Answer: $120,000
Step-by-step explanation:
The annual depreciation will be calculated as:
= Cost/Estimated Life
= 2500000/50
= 50000
The depreciation up to 2017 will be:
= 50000 × 14
= 700000
The book value at the end of 2017 will be:
= Cost - Depreciation up to 2017
= 2500000 - 700000
= 1800000
Then, the annual depreciation with the revised life will be:
= Book Value at the End of 2017/Remaining Life
= 1800000/15
= 120000
Therefore, the amount of depreciation for 2018 will be $120000