Answer:
$23,925 for both the second and third years
Explanation:
Depreciation is the systemic recognition of the cost of an asset in the profit or loss statement. It is an expense.
Depreciation may be computed on a straight line basis as
Depreciation = (cost - salvage value)/estimated useful life
Given that Matthews Band pays $65,800 for sound equipment. The band estimates it will use this equipment for four years and after four years it can sell the equipment for $2,000
Depreciation in the first year of use
= ($65,800 - $2,000)/4
= $15,950
The carrying amount at the start of the second year
= $65,800 - $15,950
= $49,850
Depreciation for the second year and 3rd year after the company realizes that this equipment will last only a total of three years
= ($49,850 - $2,000)/2
= $47,850/2
= $23,925
