A machine costing Rs. 8500 will have a scrap value of Rs. 300. Machines of this class have a working hour average life of 25000 hours. What will be the depreciation charge at the end of the first year if the machine is operated for a total duration of 1500 hours?

A machine costing Rs. 8500 will have a scrap value of Rs. 300. Machine

1.	A machine costing Rs. 8500 will have a scrap value of Rs. 300. Machines of this class have a working hour average life of 25000 hours. What will be the depreciation charge at the end of the first year if the machine is operated for a total duration of 1500 hours?
A.	Rs. 548.50
B.	Rs. 600.00
C.	Rs. 492.00
D.	Rs. 542.00
E.	Rs. 692.00
Answer» D. Rs. 542.00