A building with a cost of $500 000,an estimated residual value of $50 000,and an estimated useful life of 20 years was depreciated by the straight-line method for 10 years.In the eleventh year,it was determined that the useful life should be extended by 10 years (i.e.from 20 years to 30 years).The residual value was to remain the same.The depreciation expense for the current and future years is:
A) $15 000
B) $11 250
C) $13 750
D) $12 500.

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The remaining book value after 10 years is $250,000 ($500,000 - ($450,000/20)*10). With a new useful life of 20 more years (30 total, 10 used), the depreciation is ($250,000 - $50,000) / 20 = $11,250 per year.

A Building with a Cost of $500 000,an Estimated Residual