MatthewCompany purchased a new machine on October 1, 2017, at a cost of $145,000. The company estimated that the machine will have a salvage value of $25,000. The machine is expected to be used during its 5-year life.

Instructions

Compute the depreciation expense under the following methods for the year indicated. (a) Straight-line for 2017. (b) Declining-balance using double the straight-line rate for 2017 and 2018.