Cobalt Industries purchases a milling machine for $12,500. In addition, it incurs a sales tax of $600, shipping costs of $1,200, and $2,300 in labor costs to put the machine in place. The estimated residual value of the machine at the end of its useful life is $900. What is the depreciable base of the machine? A. $12,500 B. $13,100 C. $15,700 D. $16,600

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Cobalt Industries purchases a milling machine for
$12,500. In addition, it incurs a sales tax of $600,
shipping costs of $1,200, and $2,300 in labor costs to put
the machine in place. The estimated residual value of
the machine at the end of its useful life is $900. What is
the depreciable base of the machine?
A. $12,500
B. $13,100
C. $15,700
D. $16,600
Transcribed Image Text:Cobalt Industries purchases a milling machine for $12,500. In addition, it incurs a sales tax of $600, shipping costs of $1,200, and $2,300 in labor costs to put the machine in place. The estimated residual value of the machine at the end of its useful life is $900. What is the depreciable base of the machine? A. $12,500 B. $13,100 C. $15,700 D. $16,600
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