Question

On January​ 2, 2019, Kornis Corporation acquired equipment for $1,000,000. The estimated life of the equipment is 5 years or 100,000 hours. The estimated residual value is $20,000.

What is the balance in Accumulated Depreciation on December​ 31, 2019, if Kornis Corporation uses the double−declining−balance method of​ depreciation?

Answer 1

$392,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Double-declining-balance method is (2/useful life) x cost -accumulated depreciation)

cost = purchase price - residual value

2/5 x( 1000000-20000)

= $392,000