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12.
A machine costing Rs. 8, 500 will have a scrap value of Rs. 300. Machines of this class have a working hour average life of 25, 000 hours. What will be the depreciation charge at the end of the first year, if the machine is operated for a total of 1500 hours ? (use straight line method of depreciation)
Rs. 492.00
Rs. 542.00
Rs. 548.50
Rs. 692.00
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Thamaraiselvi said:   9 years ago
Depreciation = (cost - residual value)/useful life.

Sadashiva said:   8 years ago
DM=Ci-Cs/n.

n=25000/1500,
n=16.67,
DM=8500-300/16.67,
Rs 492.
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