A company buys an oil rig for $2,400,000 on January 1, 2018. The life of the rig is 10 years and the expected cost to dismantle the rig at the end of 10 years is $609,000 (present value at 12% is $196,080). 12% is an appropriate interest rate for this company. What expense should be recorded for 2018 as a result of these events?

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A company buys an oil rig for $2,400,000 on January 1, 2018. The life of the
rig is 10 years and the expected cost to dismantle the rig at the end of 10
years is $609,000 (present value at 12% is $196,080). 12% is an
appropriate interest rate for this company.
What expense should be recorded for 2018 as a result of these events?
Transcribed Image Text:A company buys an oil rig for $2,400,000 on January 1, 2018. The life of the rig is 10 years and the expected cost to dismantle the rig at the end of 10 years is $609,000 (present value at 12% is $196,080). 12% is an appropriate interest rate for this company. What expense should be recorded for 2018 as a result of these events?
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