Hamilton Company purchased a depreciable asset for $200,000.The estimated residual value is $20,000, and the estimated useful life is 10 years.The straight-line method will be used for depreciation.What is the depreciation base of this asset?

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The depreciation base is the cost of the asset minus the estimated residual value. Therefore, the depreciation base of this asset is $200,000 - $20,000 = $180,000.

Hamilton Company Purchased a Depreciable Asset for $200,000