Paul Molitor, maintenance supervisor for Blue Jay Insurance Co., has purchased a riding lawnmower and accessories to be used in maintaining the grounds around corporate headquarters. He has sent the following information to the accounting department.

Compute the amount of depreciation expense (related to the mower and accessories) that should be reported on Blue Jay’s December 31, 2005, income statement. Assume straight-line depreciation.

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Cost of mower and accessories Date purchased $3,000 Estimated useful life 5 yrs Monthly salary of groundskeeper Estimated annual fuel cost 7/1/05 $1,100 $150