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17 July, 20:46

The Target Corporation purchased a larger freezer to hold its frozen foods and frozen desserts that it sells on a regular basis. The cost of the equipment was $50,000 and is expected to be useful for only 10 years. At the end of the 10 year period, Target should be able to salvage $5,000. Target paid $1,000 to have the item shipped to the San Marcos location. It paid an additional $2,500 to modify the equipment to fit in the store. Target also paid $1,500 to ensure the equipment would work with the electrical system. All costs related to the equipment were purchased on account. Target uses the straight-line depreciation method.

What is the depreciation expense for the equipment in Year 1?

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  1. 17 July, 21:17
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    The answer is: $5,000

    Explanation:

    To determine the total cost of the freezer we have to add the equipment cost plus all the other installation costs.

    total cost = equipment + shipping + modifications + electrical installation total cost = $50,000 + $1,000 + $2,500 + $1,500 = $55,000

    Target will use the straight line depreciation method during a ten year period. To determine the total amount to depreciate we must subtract the salvage value from the total cost of the equipment.

    $55,000 - $5,000 = $50,000

    Then we divide by the total number of useful years

    $50,000 / 10 years = $5,000 per year
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