Practice Depreciation Calculation for the Ninth Year - 1.3 | 6. Sum of the Years Digit Method | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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1.3 - Depreciation Calculation for the Ninth Year

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for calculating depreciation using the Sum of the Years Digits method?

💡 Hint: Remember to sum the total of years.

Question 2

Easy

Define salvage value in the context of asset depreciation.

💡 Hint: Think of it as what you can sell the asset for after it is no longer useful.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the formula for the Sum of the Years Digits method?

  • (n/N) * (Cost - Salvage)
  • (N/n) * (Cost - Tire)
  • n * Cost - Salvage

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between the years and the overall life.

Question 2

True or False: The Double Declining Balance method factors in the salvage value of an asset.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how different depreciation methods treat salvage value.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a machine with a starting cost of ₹85,00,000 and a salvage value of ₹15,00,000. Using SYD, calculate the depreciation for the sixth year of its nine-year useful life.

💡 Hint: Use the years remaining from the sixth year.

Question 2

A business uses the DDB method, and its accumulated book value has dropped below the expected salvage value at year three. Calculate how they can effectively switch to straight-line without losing value.

💡 Hint: Track adjustments against the book value and salvage expectations.

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