Question

Kansas Enterprises purchased equipment for $60,000 on January 1, 2021. The equipment is expected to have a five-year service life, with a residual value of $5,000 at the end of five years. Using the straight-line method, depreciation expense for 2021 would be: Multiple Choice $12,000. $11,000. $60,000. None of these.

Answer 1

$11000

Step-by-step explanation:

Depreciation is the reduction in the value of an asset over time due to regular wear and tear. Straight - line depreciation is where the same amount is reduced every year over the life of the asset. It is calculated as (Cost of asset - residual value) / number of useful life years

= ($60000 - $5000) / 5 = $11000