Analysing Comparative Statement of Profit and Loss
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Question
Original cost of asset : 80,000 scrap value : 10,000 Life of asset : 10 years calculate annual depreciation ______.
A
7000
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B
5000
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C
8000
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D
None
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Solution
The correct option is A 7000 Depreciation has been defines as "the diminution in the utility or value of an asset, due to natural wear and tear, exhaustio of the subject matter, effluxion of time accident, etc. There are various methods of calcuating depreciation .
Formula for depreciation when scrap value is given and rate of depreciation is not given is:
Depreciation = (Original cost - Scrap value) / Useful life of asset