The Diminishing balance method means a method by which-
The rate of depreciation falls year by year
The amount on which depreciation is calculated falls year by year
The rate and amount which is applied falls year by year
None of the above
The Diminishing balance method means a method by which the amount on which depreciation is calculated falls year by year.
___is a method of depreciation, in which the cost of the asset is spread uniformly over the life years by writing off a fixed amount every year, where as in ___ method of depreciation, a fixed rate of depreciation is charged on the book value of the asset over its useful life.
A machine costing Rs. 55,000 has an expected useful life of 10 years. Depreciation is calculated on the diminishing balance method at the rate of 25%. At the end of year 5 the machine was actually disposed of for Rs. 15,000. (Depreciation is charged in all years 1 - 5). The resulting gain or loss is ...........