| A company’s plant and machinery ledger account for the year ended 30 September 2002 was as follows:Plant and machinery – cost
 2001 $ 2002 $
 1 October Balance 381,200 1 June Disposal account – cost of asset sold 36,000
 1 December Cash – addition 18,000 30 September Balance 363,200
 399,200 399,200
 The company’s policy is to charge depreciation at 20% per year on the straight line basis, with proportionate
 depreciation in years of purchase and sale.
 What is the depreciation charge for the year ended 30 September 2002?
 A $74,440
 B $84,040
 C $72,640
 D $76,840
     D 20% × $345,200 69,04010/12 × 20% × $18,000 3,000
 8/12 × 20% × $36,000 4,800
 76,840
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