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प्रश्न
If the rate of depreciation is the same, then the amount of depreciation under straight-line method vis-à-vis written down value method will be ______.
विकल्प
Equal in all years
Equal in the first year but higher in subsequent years
Equal in the first year but lower in subsequent years
Lower in the first year but equal in subsequent years.
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उत्तर
If the rate of depreciation is same, then the amount of depreciation under straight-line method vis-à-vis written down value method will be equal in the first year but higher in subsequent years.
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Answer in One Sentence only:
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The method of depreciation in which the total depreciation is equally spread over the life of the asset.
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State the advantages of written down value method of depreciation.
Distinguish between straight-line method and written down value method of providing depreciation.
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Purchased second-hand machinery on 1.1.2018 for ₹ 38,000
On 1.1.2018 spent ₹ 12,000 on its repairs
Expected useful life of the machine is 4 years
Estimated residual value ₹ 6,000.
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On 1st April 2015, Suman Traders purchased Machinery for ₹ 30,000. On 1st Oct. 2015, they purchased further Machinery costing ₹ 20,000.
On 1st Oct. 2016, they sold the Machine purchased on 1st April 2015 for ₹ 18,000 and brought another Machine for ₹ 15,000 on the same date.
Depreciation is provided on Machinery @ 20% p.a. on the Diminishing Balance Method and the financial year closes on 31st March every year.
Prepare the Machinery Account and Depreciation Account for the year 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18.
Under which method might two identical machines purchased at the same cost show different depreciation expenses in two companies?
