Comparing Three Depreciation Methods Waylander Coatings Company purchased waterproofing equipment on January 6 for $729,000. The equipment was expected to have a useful life of four years, or 7,600 operating hours, and a residual value of $60,200. The equipment was used for 2,900 hours during Year 1, 2,400 hours in Year 2, 1,400 hours in Year 3, and 900 hours in Year 4. Required: 1. Determine the amount of depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4, 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 four years by each method. Note: Round the answer for each year to the nearest whole dollar. Year Straight-Line Method Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Depreciation Expense Units-of-Activity Method Double-Declining-Balance Method Total 2. What method yields the highest depreciation expense for Year 17 3. What method yields the most depreciation over the four-year life of the equipment? Check My Work 2 more Check My Work uses remaining Previous Next >