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A machine is purchased for Rs7,00,000. Expenses incurred on its cartage and installation Rs3,00,000. Calculate the amount of depreciation @ 20% p.a. according to Straight Line Method for the first year ending on 31st March, 2022, if this machine is purchased on 1st July, 2021.

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SSC CGL 2020 (Tier-2) Statistics Previous Year Paper 3 (28-Jan-2022)
The correct answer is

Rs1,50,000

The correct answer is option 1. The total cost of the machine is Rs7,00,000 + Rs3,00,000 = Rs10,00,000. Depreciation for the first year = 20% of Rs10,00,000 = Rs2,00,000. However, since the machine was purchased on 1st July, 2021, for the first year, depreciation is charged for 9 months (from July 1st to March 31st). Therefore, the depreciation for the first year = Rs2,00,000 × 9/12 = Rs1,50,000.

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