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1. The annual depreciation expense for the computer bought by Gates Gems on January 1st is $1,566.67 ($5,000 - $300)/3.
2. The depreciation expense bought by Gates Gems on July 1st that it will record for the year is $783.33 ($5,000 - $300)/3 x2.
3. The annual depreciation expense for the computer bought by Karen’s Flower Shop on January 1st is $2,240 ($12,000 - $800)/5.
4. The depreciation expense that Karen will record for the first year is $802 ($8,900 - $1,200)/4 x 5/12.
5. The annual depreciation expense for the booths purchased by Michael's Diner on January 1st is $514 ($2,570/5).
6. The depreciation expense that Michael will record for the first year is $1,451.40 ($10,000 - $500)/6 x 11/12.
7. The depreciation expense that Ieshah will record for the first year is $295 ($6,500 - $600)/5 x 3/12.
8. The annual depreciation expense that ABC Corporation will record is $480 ($2,800 - $400)/5.
Thus, the above illustrations demonstrate that depreciation expense is based on time usage as it is prorated when the equipment is not used from the beginning to the end of the fiscal year.
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