Q3. A plant asset acquired on October 1, 2014, at a cost of $400,000 has an estimated useful life of 10 years. The salvage value is estimated to be $40,000 at the end of the asset's useful life....

Extracted text: Q3. A plant asset acquired on October 1, 2014, at a cost of $400,000 has an estimated useful life of 10 years. The salvage value is estimated to be $40,000 at the end of the asset's useful life. Instructions Determine the depreciation expense for the first two years using: (a) the straight-line method. (b) the double-declining-balance method.