Question

Total depreciation of 5 years is Rs. 25,000. Company provides 5% depreciation p.a. as per

straight line method. Find the cost price of Machine.
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Answer 1

Answer:

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%