Depreciation expense for the year


Silken Corp. reported net income of $420,000 for 2014. Changes occurred in several balance sheet accounts as follows:

Equipment ................................. $35,000 increase

Accumulated depreciation .................. 56,000 increase

Note payable .............................. 42,000 increase

Additional information:

· During 2014, Silken sold equipment costing $35,000, with accumulated depreciation of $16,800, for a gain of $7,000.

· In December 2014, Silken purchased equipment costing $70,000 with $28,000 cash and a 12% note payable of $42,000.

· Depreciation expense for the year was $72,800. In Silken's 2014 statement of cash flows, net cash used in investing activities should be

 

a.$30,800.

b.$16,800.

c.$2,800.

d.$49,000.

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