A company’s plant and machinery ledger account for the year ended 30 September 2002 was as follows: Plant and machinery – cost 2001 $ 2002 $ 1 October Balance 381,200 1 June Disposal account – cost of asset sold 36,000 1 December Cash – addition 18,000 30 September Balance 363,200 399,200 399,200 The company’s policy is to charge depreciation at 20% per year on the straight line basis, with proportionate depreciation in years of purchase and sale. What is the depreciation charge for the year ended 30 September 2002? A $74,440 B $84,040 C $72,640 D $76,840 D 20% × $345,200 69,040 10/12 × 20% × $18,000 3,000 8/12 × 20% × $36,000 4,800 76,840 |