comparing three depreciation methods

SharePlay, and Live Text Details Comparing three depreciation methods Dexter Industries purchased packaging equipment on January 8 for $72,000. The equipment was expected to have a useful life of 3 years, or 18,000 operating hours, and a residual value of $4,500. The equipment was used for 7,200 hours during Year 1, 5,400 hours in Year 2, and 5,400 hours in Year 3. Required: 1. Determine the amount of depreciation expense for the 3 years ending December 31, by (a) the straight-line method. (b) the units-of-activity method, and (c) the double-declining-balance method. Also determine the total depreciation expense for the 3 years by each method. Do not round intermediate calculations when determining the depreciation rate. Round the final answers for each year to the nearest whole dollar. Depreciation Expense Straight-Line Units-of-Activity Double-Declining-Balance Year Method Method Method Year 1 72,000 Year 2 Year 3 Total 2. What method yields the highest depreciation expense for Year 1? 3. What method yields the most depreciation over the 3-year life of the equipment