Question

A machine costing `50,000 is estimated to depreciate by 25% in the first year and by 10% in the succeeding years. Calculate its value after 3 years.​

Answer 1

According to straight line method, the amount of yearl -depreciation is calculated as follows:

Depreciation = (Cost of asset - Scrap value) / Estimated life and,

Depreciation = Rs. ( 50000 - 10000 ) / 10

Depreciation = Rs. 4000

Depreciation rate = (Depreciation expense / Cost of asset) * 100

Depreciation rate = (Rs. 4000 / Rs. 50000 ) * 100

Depreciation rate = 8%