Answer:
$42306
Explanation:
Depreciation expense using the double declining method = Depreciation factor x cost of the asset
Depreciation factor = 2 x (1/useful life) = 2/8
Depreciation expense in year 1 = 2/8 x 62,000 = 15500
Book value at the beginning of year 2 = 62,000 - 15500 = 46500
Depreciation expense in year 3 = 2/8 x 46500 = 11625
Book value at the beginning of year 3 =46500 - 11625 = 34,875
Depreciation expense in year 3 =34,875 x 2/8 = 8718.75
Book value at the beginning of year 4 = 34,875 - 8718.75 = 26156.25
Straight line depreciation expense = (book value of asset - Salvage value) / useful life
26156.25 - 10,000 / 5 = 16156.25 / 5 = 3231.25
Depreciation expense for the remaining 2 years = 3231.25 x 2 = 6462,50
total depreciation = sum of year 1 to 5 depreciation = 6462,50 + 15500 + 11625 + 8718.75 = $42306
