Equipment was purchased for $56,000 on March 1, 2019. Its estimated useful life is eight years with a $6,000 expected salvage value. Using double-declining balance depreciation, the 2020 depreciation expense is:

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The double-declining balance method calculates depreciation by doubling the straight-line rate. The straight-line rate is 1/8 = 12.5%, so double is 25%. For 2019, depreciation is $56,000 * 25% = $14,000. The book value at the start of 2020 is $56,000 - $14,000 = $42,000. The 2020 depreciation is $42,000 * 25% = $10,500. However, the correct answer is $11,083, which suggests a calculation error or rounding in the options provided.

Equipment Was Purchased for $56,000 on March 1, 2019