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This method assumes that the loss in value is directly proportional to the age of the property

Engineering Economy

Depreciation

Depreciation

This module deals with depreciation and the different methods of

solving depreciation charges.

At the end of this module, the learner should be able to:

1.Calculate the depreciation charge for any particular year using the

different methods.

2.Compute for the book value for any particular year using any

depreciation method.

Definition of Terms

1.Depreciation is the decrease in the value of physical property with the

passage of time.

2. Value present worth of all future profits that are to be received

through ownership of a particular property.

3.Market Value- the amount which a willing buyer will pay to willing

seller for the property each has equal advantage and is under no

compulsion to buy or sell.

4.Utility/Use Value is what the property is worth to the owner as an

operating unit.

5.Fair Value- is the value which is usually determined by a disinterested

third party in order to establish a price that is fair to both seller and

buyer.

6. Book Value sometimes called depreciated book value, it is worth of a

property as shown on the accounting records of an enterprise.

7.Salvage or Resale Value- is the price that can be obtained from the sale

of the property after it has been used.

8.Scrap Value- is the amount of property would sell for if disposed off as

junk.

9.Straight Line Method this method assumes that the loss in value is

directly proportional to the age of property.

10. Sinking Fund Method this method assumes that a sinking fund is

established in which funds will accumulate for replacement.

11. Declining Balance method (Matheson Formula) also called the

constant percentage method it is assumed that the annual cost of

depreciation is a fixed percentage of the salvage value of the beginning

of the year.

Which is NOT an essential element of an ordinary annuity ?

A. The amounts of all payments are equal.

B. The payments are made at equal interval of time.

C. The first payment is made at the beginning of the first period.

D. Compound interest is paid on all amounts in the annuity.

Engineering Economy Mcqs

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Q.  In what method of computing depreciation where it assumes that the loss in value is directly proportional to the age of the equipment or asset ?

a. Straight line method

b. Sinking fund method

c. Sum-of-year digit method

d. Declining balance method


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MCQs:  What refers to the present worth of cost associated with an asset for an infinite period of time ?

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MCQs:  What is normally used to compare alternatives that accomplish the same purpose but have unequal lives ?

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In what method of computing depreciation where it assumes that the loss in value is directly proportional to the age of the equipment or assets?

The Straight Line Method : States that the loss in value is considered to be directly proportional to the age of the assets.

Is the decrease in value of physical properties with the passage of time and use?

Depreciation is defined as decrease in the value of a physical property or asset with the passage of time.

In what method of computing depreciation where it assumes that a sinking fund is established in which funds will accumulate for replacement purposes?

Sinking fund method is a method of calculating depreciation for an asset in which apart from calculating depreciation, it also keeps aside a fund for replacing the asset at the end of its useful life. This method is used when the assets that need to be replaced are of high cost.

Which of the following is due to the decrease in the value of a property due to the gradual extraction of its contents?

Depletion refers to the decrease in the value of a property due to the gradual extraction of its contents.