Equipment with a cost of $220,000 has an estimated residual value of $30,000 and an estimated life of 10 years or 19,000 hours. It is to be depreciated by the straight-line method. What is the amount of depreciation for the first full year, during which the equipment was used 2,100 hours?
A) $19,000
B) $21,000
C) $22,000
D) $30,000

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Depreciation for the first full year = (Cost - Residual value) / Estimated life in hours * Hours used in the first year= (220,000 - 30,000) / 19,000 * 2,100= $19,000

Equipment with a Cost of $220,000 Has an Estimated Residual