Use the following information to answer the question below
Kako Ltd bought a machine for D 1,200,000 on 1st January 2018. Depreciation was provided annually at a rate of 10% using the diminishing balance method. The machine was sold for D 880,000 on 31st December 2021.
A. D 874,800
B. D 972,000
C. D 1,080,000
D. D 787,320
Correct Answer:
Option A = D 874,800
Explanation
From 2018 to 2021( accounting year) is three (3) years
D | |
Cost | 1200000 |
Year 1 ( 10% x 1200000) | 120000 |
1080000 | |
Year 2 ( 10% x 1080000) | 108000 |
972000 | |
Year 3 ( 10% x 972000) | 97200 |
Depreciation | 874800 |