Computer equipment was acquired at the beginning of the year at a cost of $57,100 that has an estimated residual value of $4,200 and an estimated useful life of 5 years. a. Determine the depreciable cost. $fill in the blank 1 b. Determine the straight-line rate. fill in the blank 2 % c. Determine the annual straight-line depreciation. $fill in the blank 3

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Computer equipment was acquired at the beginning of the year at a cost of $57,100 that has an estimated residual value of $4,200 and an estimated useful life of 5 years.

a. Determine the depreciable cost.
$fill in the blank 1

b. Determine the straight-line rate.
fill in the blank 2 %

c. Determine the annual straight-line depreciation.
$fill in the blank 3

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a. Depreciable Cost = Cost - Salvage Value

b. Annual Straight Line Depreciation Rate = 1 / Useful life of equipment

c. Annual Straight Line Depreciation = Depreciable Cost * Annual Straight Line Depreciation Rate

 

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