Marsh Corporation purchased a machine on July 1, 2012, for $1,250,000. The machine was estimated to have a useful life of 10 years with an estimated salvage value of $70,000. During 2015, it became apparent that the machine would become uneconomical after December 31, 2019, and that the machine's salvage value is now $0. Accumulated depreciation on this machine as of December 31, 2014, was $295,000. What should be the charge for depreciation in 2015 under generally accepted accounting principles? O $177,000 O $191,000 O $205,000 O $238,750

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Marsh Corporation purchased a machine on July 1, 2012, for $1,250,000. The machine was estimated to have a useful life of 10 years with an estimated
salvage value of $70,000. During 2015, it became apparent that the machine would become uneconomical after December 31, 2019, and that the
machine's salvage value is now $0. Accumulated depreciation on this machine as of December 31, 2014, was $295,000. What should be the charge for
depreciation in 2015 under generally accepted accounting principles?
O $177,000
O $191,000
O $205,000
O $238,750
Transcribed Image Text:Marsh Corporation purchased a machine on July 1, 2012, for $1,250,000. The machine was estimated to have a useful life of 10 years with an estimated salvage value of $70,000. During 2015, it became apparent that the machine would become uneconomical after December 31, 2019, and that the machine's salvage value is now $0. Accumulated depreciation on this machine as of December 31, 2014, was $295,000. What should be the charge for depreciation in 2015 under generally accepted accounting principles? O $177,000 O $191,000 O $205,000 O $238,750
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