Question

Privo Co. purchases a machine that cost $15,000. Privo estimates a 5-year life with no salvage value. The first three years of depreciation expense are $6,000; $3,600; and $2,160, respectively. Based on this information, Privo is using the ________ depreciation method.

Answer 1

Double-declining balance method

Step-by-step explanation:

First we have to find the depreciation rate which is shown below:

= One ÷ useful life

= 1 ÷ 4

= 20%

Now the rate is double So, 40%

In year 1, the original cost is $15,000, so the depreciation is $6,000 after applying the 50% depreciation rate

And, in year 2, the depreciation is ($15,000 - $6,000) × 40% = $3,600

And, in year 3, the depreciation is ($15,000 - $6,000 - $3,600) × 40% = $2,160