Darth Vader lightsaber is a depreciable asset. He uses the straight-line depreciation method. He purchased the lightsaber on August 1, 20x1 for $85,500. It has a salvage value of $10,800 and has a useful life of 9 years. The book value on Darth Vader's lightsaber is $68,900 on July 1, 20x3. On that date, Darth Vader determines that the asset's salvage value should be $5,800 instead of the original estimate of $10,800. What is the depreciation expense Darth Vader should recognize during the last six months of 20x3? Multiple Choice $4,507.14 $2,460.71 $1,867.86

Darth Vader lightsaber is a depreciable asset. He uses the straight-line depreciation method. He purchased the lightsaber on August 1, 20x1 for $85,500. It has a salvage value of $10,800 and has a useful life of 9 years. The book value on Darth Vader's lightsaber is $68,900 on July 1, 20x3. On that date, Darth Vader determines that the asset's salvage value should be $5,800 instead of the original estimate of $10,800. What is the depreciation expense Darth Vader should recognize during the last six months of 20x3? Multiple Choice $4,507.14 $2,460.71 $1,867.86

Century 21 Accounting General Journal

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337680059

Author:Gilbertson

Publisher:Gilbertson

Chapter19: Accounting For Plant Assets, Depreciation, And Intangible Assets

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