Question: Depreciation by units-of-activity Method Prior to adjustment at the end of the year, the balance in Trucks is $405,200 and the balance in Accumulated DepreciationTrucks

Depreciation by units-of-activity Method

Prior to adjustment at the end of the year, the balance in Trucks is $405,200 and the balance in Accumulated DepreciationTrucks is $119,340. Details of the subsidiary ledger are as follows:

Truck No. Cost Estimated Residual Value Estimated Useful Life Accumulated Depreciation at Beginning of Year Miles Operated During Year
1 $81,500 $12,225 230,000 miles 34,500 miles
2 112,700 13,524 290,000 $22,540 29,000
3 91,000 12,740 213,000 $72,800 21,300
4 120,000 14,400 270,000 $24,000 32,400

a. Determine for each truck the depreciation rate per mile and the amount to be credited to the accumulated depreciation section of each subsidiary account for the miles operated during the current year. Keep in mind that the depreciation taken cannot reduce the book value of the truck below its residual value.

Round the rate per mile to two decimal places. Enter all values as positive amounts.

Truck No. Rate per Mile (in cents) Miles Operated Credit to Accumulated Depreciation
1 $ 34,500 $
2 $ 29,000 $
3 $ 21,300 $
4 $ 32,400 $
Total $

b. Journalize the entry to record depreciation for the year.

Depreciation Expense-Trucks
Accumulated Depreciation-Trucks

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