Answer:
correct option is d. $10,602.
Explanation:
given data
beginning of 2016 cost = $83,700
time period = 5 year
estimated residual value = $4,185
solution
we use here sum of years digit that will be
sum of years = 5+4+3+2+1
sum of years = 15
so here
Year 2016
Depreciation = $83,700 - $4,185
base remaining = $79515
Life = 5
depreciation before change of accounting =
depreciation before change of accounting = $26505
and
Year 2017
Depreciation = $83,700 - $4,185
base remaining = $79515
Life = 4
depreciation before change of accounting =
depreciation before change of accounting = $21204
so here total depreciation before change of accounting policy is
total depreciation = $26505 + $21204
total depreciation = $47709
and
so Net value of asset at start of 2018 = $79515 - $47709
Net value of asset at start of 2018 = $31806
and
Straight line depreciation for 2018 = $31806 ÷ 3
Straight line depreciation for 2018 = $10602
so correct option is d. $10,602.