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Question
If the cost of the Computer is ₹ 40,000 and depreciation is to be charged at 8% p.a. Calculate the amount of depreciation.
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Solution
Depreciation p.a. = Cost of computer (×) percentage
= `40,000 × 8/100`
= ₹ 3,200 p.a.
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