Answer:
$36,000
Explanation:
Calculation for the balance in accumulated depreciation for the equipment as of December 31, 2023 will be:
Using this formula
(Equipment - Estimated residual value)÷ Expected useful life
Let plug in the formula
($70,000 − $10,000) / 5 years
$60,000/5
= $12,000 depreciation per year.
Calculation for the Accumulated depreciation will be:
Depreciation per year× Number of years
= $12,000 × 3 years
= $36,000.
Therefore the balance in accumulated depreciation for the equipment as of December 31, 2023 will be: $36,000