Dove Ltd purchased new equipment on 1 July 2016, at a cost of $500,000. The company estimated that the equipment has a residual value of $80,000. The equipment is expected to be used for 6 years.

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Assuming the financial year ends on 30 June, calculate the depreciation expense using sum-of-years digit methods for years ended 2018 to 2020. Please show the calculation of the sum-of-years digit and depreciable amount. Note: The depreciation table is not required. (4 Marks)