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A company bought machinery for Rs. 50,000 and the salvage value at the end of 5 years is Rs. 5,000. The company charges depreciation using SLM method. Which of the following is correct?


A

Depreciation Account Debit 9,000

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Machinery Account Debit 10,000

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Depreciation Account credit 10,000

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Machinery Account Debit 9,000

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Solution

The correct option is A

Depreciation Account Debit 9,000


Particulars Amount (Rs.)
Cost of Asset 50,000
Less: Salvage value 5,000
Depreciable value 45,000
Depreciation 9,000 (45,000/5)

The correct entry would be

Depreciation A/c Dr. 9,000
To Machinery A/c 9,000

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