Answer:
a. Depreciation expense per hour:
= (Cost - salvage value) / Expected operating hours
= (228,000 - 16,000) / 26,500
= $8 per hour
b. First year depreciation: Second year depreciation:
= 1,250 * 8 = 2,755 * 8
= $10,000 = $22,040
Third year depreciation:
= 1,225 * 8
= $9,800
Journal entries
Date Account Title Debit Credit
June 30, Year 1 Depreciation $10,000
Accumulated Depreciation $10,000
Date Account Title Debit Credit
June 30, Year 2 Depreciation $22,040
Accumulated Depreciation $22,040
Date Account Title Debit Credit
June 30, Year 3 Depreciation $9,800
Accumulated Depreciation $9,800
