Company A is considering the purchase of a new equipment. This equipment will cost $250,000 and will be depreciated using an MACRS GDS recovery period of 7 years. The equipment is expected to have a market value of $50,000 at the end of its estimated 8-year life. What is the depreciation amount on the second year? What is the Book Value at the end of the 3rdyear? Assume that the asset will be disposed of in ye

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  • Company A is considering the purchase of a new equipment. This equipment will cost $250,000 and will be depreciated using an MACRS GDS recovery period of 7 years. The equipment is expected to have a market value of $50,000 at the end of its estimated 8-year life. What is the depreciation amount on the second year? What is the Book Value at the end of the 3rdyear? Assume that the asset will be disposed of in year 3.
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