Comparing ThreeDepreciationMethods

Comparing Three Depreciation Methods Dexter Industries purchased packaging equipment on January 8 for $497,000. The equipment was expected to have a useful life of three years, or 4,800 operating hours, and a residual value of $41,000. The equipment was used for 1,920 hours during Year 1, 1,488 hours in Year 2, and 1,392 hours in Year 3. Required: 1. Determine the amount of depreciation expense for the three years ending December 31, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, by (a) the straight-line method, (b) the units-of-activity method, and (c) the double-declining-balance method. Also determine the total depreciation expense for the three years by each method. Note: For all methods, round the answer for each year to the nearest whole dollar. Depreciation Expense Year Straight-Line Method Units-of-Activity Method Double-Declining-Balance Method Year 1 $ Year 2 Year 3 Total 2. What method yields the highest depreciation expense for Year 1? Double-declining-balance method v 3. What method yields the most depreciation over the three-year life of the equipment? All three depreciation methods