Practice Book Value and Salvage Value Considerations - 2.3 | 6. Sum of the Years Digit Method | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define 'salvage value'.

💡 Hint: Consider what an asset is expected to be worth after it's no longer usable.

Question 2

Easy

What is book value?

💡 Hint: Think of it as the net worth of the asset.

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Question 1

What does SYD stand for?

  • Standard Year Depreciation
  • Sum of the Years Digits
  • Single Year Depreciation

💡 Hint: Think about how years are used in the calculation.

Question 2

True or False: DDB considers salvage value when calculating depreciation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how DDB operates during its calculations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A factory purchases a machine for ₹15,000,000, with a salvage value of ₹1,500,000, and a life expectancy of 10 years. Calculate the depreciation for the first three years using SYD.

💡 Hint: Remember to sum the digits first!

Question 2

If a company decides to switch from DDB to straight-line after year 5 because of low book value, detail the necessary steps for the transition.

💡 Hint: Think about how to find the accurate book value first at the end of year 5.

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