Gulf Consulting Co. reported the following on its December 31, 2013, balance sheet: Equipment (at cost)…..$700,000
In a disclosure note, Gulf indicates that it uses straight-line depreciation over five years and estimates salvage value as 10% of cost. Gulf's equipment averages 3.5 years at December 31, 2013. What is the book value of Gulf's equipment at December 31, 2013?
A)$490,000.
B)$441,000.
C)$259,000.
D)$210,000.

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The Answer of Gulf Consulting Co. reported the following on its December 31, 2013, balance sheet: Equipment (at cost)…..$700,000
In a disclosure note, Gulf indicates that it uses straight-line depreciation over five years and estimates salvage value as 10% of cost. Gulf's equipment averages 3.5 years at December 31, 2013. What is the book value of Gulf's equipment at December 31, 2013?
A)$490,000.
B)$441,000.
C)$259,000.
D)$210,000.