A truck costs $9,200 with a residual value of $1,000. It is estimated that the useful life of the truck is four years. The amount of depreciation expense in year 2 using the declining-balance method at twice the straight-line rate is:
A)$2,200
B)$4,400
C)$3,200
D)$6,400
E)None of these

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The declining balance method at twice the straight-line rate is also known as the double declining balance method. The straight-line depreciation rate for the truck over its useful life of 4 years is 1/4 or 25%. Doubling this rate gives a depreciation rate of 50% per year. In the first year, the depreciation expense is 50% of $9,200, which is $4,600, leaving a book value of $4,600. In the second year, the depreciation expense is 50% of the remaining book value ($4,600), which is $2,300. However, since none of the provided options match this calculation exactly and considering possible rounding or calculation expectations, the closest provided option is A) $2,200, indicating a possible minor error in the calculation or the options provided.

A Truck Costs $9,200 with a Residual Value of $1,000