A company purchased a building for $900,000 on January 1. The building is being depreciated over 40 years with an estimated residual value of $100,000. What will be the book value of the building in 10 years (assuming a December 31 year end)?
a.$675,000
b.$575,000
c.$700,000
d.$600,000
Correct Answer: Option: C: $ 700,000
Working:
Straight line Method |
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A |
Cost |
$ 900,000.00 |
B |
Residual Value |
$ 100,000.00 |
C=A - B |
Depreciable base |
$ 800,000.00 |
D |
Life [in years left ] |
40 |
E=C/D |
Annual SLM depreciation |
$ 20,000.00 |
Depreciation Expense per year |
$ 20,000.00 |
Depreciation Expense for 10 years |
$200,000.00 |
Cost of building |
$ 900,000.00 |
Les: depreciation expense for 10 years |
$ 200,000.00 |
Book value after 10 years |
$ 700,000.00 |
End of Answer.
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