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AP8-4(Algo) Inferring Depreciation Amounts and Determining the Effects of a Depreciation Error on Key Ratios LO8-1,8-3
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The Gorge, Incorporated, is a global retailer of apparel, accessories, and personal care products for women, men, and children. The Company operates approximately 4,700 stores across the globe, as well as online. The following is a note from a recent annual report:
Note 2. Additional Financial Statement Information
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and consist of the following:
($ in millions) Current Year Prior Year
Leasehold improvements $ 3,083 $ 3,904
Furniture and equipment 3,6023,052
Software 1,9461,685
Land, buildings, and building improvements 1,7281,283
Construction-in-progress 362263
Property and equipment, at cost 10,72110,187
Less: Accumulated depreciation (6,639)(6,555)
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation $ 4,082 $ 3,632
AP8-4 Part 1
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1. Assuming The Gorge, Incorporated, had no asset impairment write-offs and sold property, plant, and equipment in the most recent year with a cost of $648 million and an accumulated depreciation of $519 million, what was the amount of depreciation expense recorded in the current year?
Note: Enter your answer in millions.
I tried 84(accumulated depreciatione of current year (6639- accumulated depreciation of pervious year 6555 and got 84 as well, but that is not the correct answer.

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