The Egypt Corporation purchased a machine for $40 000 on 1 January 2011 which is expected to have a 5 year life, no residual value, and to produce a total of 20 000 ridgets before it is scrapped. Assuming the Egypt Corporation uses the units-of- production method and actual production for the calendar year 2012 is 8000 ridgets, calculate the carrying value of the machine as at 31 December 2012. The depreciation charge for 2011 was $10 000.

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The Answer of The Egypt Corporation purchased a machine for $40 000 on 1 January 2011 which is expected to have a 5 year life, no residual value, and to produce a total of 20 000 ridgets before it is scrapped. Assuming the Egypt Corporation uses the units-of- production method and actual production for the calendar year 2012 is 8000 ridgets, calculate the carrying value of the machine as at 31 December 2012. The depreciation charge for 2011 was $10 000.

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