7-12. Find the depreciation amount in the fourth year fora $50,000 asset with a six-year life using straight-line and200% DB methods.

straight-line rate: 100%/6 =16.67%Double it for the declining balance rate =16.67%*2 = 33.33% Year…

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7-12. Find the depreciation amount in the fourth year for a $50,000 asset with a six-year life using straight-line and 200% DB methods.