On January 1, 2018 a machine has a remaining book value of 6500 the residual value of the machine is 1300. The company uses the double declining balance method of depreciation. If 2019 is the last year for depreciation what is the depreciation expense for the year ending in December 31 2019?

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Chapter11: Depreciation, Depletion, Impairment, And Disposal
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On January 1, 2018 a machine has a remaining book value of 6500 the residual value of the machine is 1300. The company uses the double declining balance method of depreciation. If 2019 is the last year for depreciation what is the depreciation expense for the year ending in December 31 2019?
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The double decline method state that depreciation for the last year should not be less or more than the residual value.

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