Practice Depreciation Calculation - 3.1.1 | 12. Equipment cost – Caterpillar and Peurifoy method | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Depreciation Calculation

3.1.1 - Depreciation Calculation

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Question 1 Easy

What is the formula for calculating depreciation using the straight-line method?

💡 Hint: Think about the basics of how value decreases over time.

Question 2 Easy

What is salvage value?

💡 Hint: Consider what you expect to get after you've used the equipment.

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Question 1

What method is primarily used for estimating depreciation in this section?

Reduced Cost Method
Straight-Line Method
Declining Balance Method

💡 Hint: Recall the method discussed in class.

Question 2

True or False? The Peurifoy method involves consideration of time value in its calculations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what the 'time value of money' concept means.

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Challenge 1 Hard

An excavator has an initial price of $300,000, a salvage value of $20,000, and a recommended useful life of 10 years with a tire cost of $15,000. Calculate the yearly depreciation and discuss the factors impacting this equipment's operating cost.

💡 Hint: Break down the questions and remember to exclude tire costs from ownership cost calculations.

Challenge 2 Hard

If the fuel cost for a machine operating under heavy loads is expected to be $120 per hour, while under normal conditions it’s $80 per hour, explain how the choice of operating conditions affects the project budget.

💡 Hint: Consider the differences in operational scenarios and their direct financial implications.

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