The results of accelerated tests showed that the average useful life of most laptops is 3 years, and have a $50 salvage value at the end of year 3. A company is trying to evaluate how much their laptops have depreciated. According to the double-declining balance (DDB) depreciation method, a 2-year old laptop has a book value of $100. Determine the first cost of the laptop.
Year | Depreciation rate | Depreciation | Book value |
0 | |||
1 | 2/3 | ||
2 | 2/3 | $ 100 | |
3 | 2/3 | $ 50 | $ 50 |
Let us assume the price of laptop = $ I
Book value at the end of year 2 = $ 100
Book value after 2 years can be determined using the following formula
First cost of laptop = $ 900
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