Chapter 17, Problem 17.15BE

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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?

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