A machine which cost $500,000 is acquired on October 1, 2017. Its estimated salvage value is $50,000 and its expected life is eight years. Instructions       Calculate depreciation expense for 2017 and 2018 by each of the following methods, showing the figures used.

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A machine which cost $500,000 is acquired on October 1, 2017. Its estimated salvage value is $50,000 and its expected life is eight years.

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      Calculate depreciation expense for 2017 and 2018 by each of the following methods, showing the figures used.

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