Answer:
The answer is: $18, 750
Explanation:
The double-declining-balance(DDB) method entails computing depreciation of an asset at an accelerated rate. This method is employed when the asset loses value quickly and is expected to generate more revenue at the earlier stages of its useful life. The depreciation is higher at the beginning and lower close to the end of the asset's useful life. The depreciation is computed as follows:
Depreciation = 2 * straight line depreciation percentage * Book value at the beginning of the period
Machine cost: $75, 000
Residual Value: $5, 000
Estimated Life: 4 years/18, 000 hours
Straight line depreciation percentage : 100/4 = 25%
Depreciation Year 1 on DDB = 2 * 25% * $75, 000
= $37, 500
Depreciation Year 2 on DDB = 2 * 25% * ($75, 000 -$37, 500)
= $18, 750
