Answer:
depreciation for remaining life is $1600
Explanation:
For the first 3 years the - value of assets = $12,000
useful life = 5 years
salvage value = $2000
DEPRECIATION FORMULA =
\frac{VALUE \: OF \: ASSETS \: - SALVAGE \: VALUE}{USEFUL \: LIFE \: YEARS}
= $12,000 - $2,000 / 5
= $2,000
So for first 3 years depreciation = $2000 x 3 = $6000
For remaining 2 years - value of assets = $ 6000 ( $12,000 - $6,000 )
useful life year = 3 years ( useful year increased )
salvage value = $1200
DEPRECIATION FORMULA =
\frac{VALUE \: OF \: ASSETS \: - SALVAGE \: VALUE}{USEFUL \: LIFE \: YEARS}
= $ 6000 - $ 1200 / 3
= $4800 / 3
= $1600