GCE Financial Accounting 1989 Question 37

Question 37

Depreciation

A machine cost ₦12,000 and has a useful life of 4 years and an expected disposal value of ₦400. The accumulated depreciation at the end of year 3 using the straight line method is

  1. A.₦9,300
  2. B.₦9,000
  3. C.₦8,700
  4. D.₦6,900
  5. E.₦6,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦8,700)

Explanation

3 years × ₦2,900 = ₦8,700.