Jenkins, Inc. builds custom machines for manufacturers using robotic equipment. In 2022, the company decided to change from straight-line to double-declining balance depreciation for its robotic equipment. It changed the life expectancy as follows: Original cost of robotic equipment $2,500,000 Accumulated depreciation thru 2021 780,000 Original life in years 8 Remaining life in years 4 Determine the correct amount of depreciation to expense for 2022. Group of answer choices $390,000 $312,500 $430,000 $860,000

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Jenkins, Inc. builds custom machines for manufacturers using robotic equipment. In 2022, the company decided to change from straight-line to double-declining balance depreciation for its robotic equipment. It changed the life expectancy as follows:

Original cost of robotic equipment $2,500,000
Accumulated depreciation thru 2021 780,000
Original life in years 8
Remaining life in years 4

Determine the correct amount of depreciation to expense for 2022.
Group of answer choices
$390,000
$312,500
$430,000
$860,000
 
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