FIN. ACCT.-TOOLS FOR BUS.DEC.MAKING-CODE
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Unit-of-activity Method: Under this method of depreciation, the depreciation expense is calculated on the basis of units produced in a year. This method is suitable when a company has fluctuating productive rate. The formula to calculate the depreciation expense under this method is as follows:

Depreciation per unit = CostResidual valueEstimated units of useful life

Depreciation Expense = Depreciation per unit × Usage

To compute: the depreciation for the first year

To determine

To compute: the depreciation for second year

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