Answer:
A) $8,125
Explanation:
Note Slotkin Products uses the double-declining balance method. Under the double-declining balance method depreciation expense is calculated as :
Annual depreciation expense = 2 x SLDP x BVSLDP
where,
SLDP = 100 ÷ Useful life
= 12.5 %
and
BVSLDP = Cost in first year or Book Value for other succeeding years =
therefore,
Annual Depreciation expense = 2 x 12.50 % x $65,000 = $16,250
thus,
Partial depreciation from July 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 - 6 months will be :
Depreciation expense = $16,250 x 6/12 = $8,125
Conclusion :
Depreciation for 2017 is $8,125
