A mining project requires the purchase of new drilling equipment at a cost of $69750.  A further $36000 will be spent on transport, installation and initial maintenance of the equipment, at the very beginning of the project.  Of this amount, 35% constitutes maintenance costs and will be written off in Year 1, and the remainder will be capitalised. What is the value of the equipment for depreciation purposes? Question 4Answer a. $82350 b. $93150 c. $105750 d. $69750

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A mining project requires the purchase of new drilling equipment at a cost of $69750.  A further $36000 will be spent on transport, installation and initial maintenance of the equipment, at the very beginning of the project.  Of this amount, 35% constitutes maintenance costs and will be written off in Year 1, and the remainder will be capitalised.

What is the value of the equipment for depreciation purposes?

Question 4Answer

a.
$82350
b.
$93150
c.
$105750
d.
$69750
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