Robert purchased Machinery for $72,000 with a salvage value of $12,000 and an 8-year life. Robert used the asset for three years, using straight line depreciation, but it was apparent that the Machinery would last only 5 more years. What was the book value of the Machinery after 3 years? What will be the depreciation expense in each of the remaining 5 years?

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Robert purchased Machinery for $72,000 with a salvage value of $12,000 and an 8-year life. Robert used the asset for three years, using straight line depreciation, but it was apparent that the Machinery would last only 5 more years. What was the book value of the Machinery after 3 years? What will be the depreciation expense in each of the remaining 5 years?

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