$($a$)$

Prepare separate depreciation schedules for the machinery using the straight$-$line method, and the declining$-$balance method

using double the straight$-$line rate.

$($b$)$

$($b$1)$ Which method would result in the higher reported $2025$ income?

$($b$2)$ Which method would result in the highest total reported income over the $4-$year period?

$($c$)$

$($c$1)$ Which method would result in the lower reported $2025$ income?

$($c$2)$ Which method would result in the lowest total reported income over the $4-$year period?