6. (5 min.)

     Calculate the Book Value at the time of the revision:

    

          $50,000 - $5,000

          ———————————————— = $4,500 annual depreciation expense

              10 years

    

          4 years have been depreciated:  $4,500 x 4 = $18,000

    

          Book Value at the time of the revision:

    

          $50,000 - $18,000 = $32,000

    

     Calculate the revised annual depreciation:

    

          $32,000 - $6,000

          ————————————————— = $6,500 revised annual depreciation

          4 years remaining

    

          The Depreciation Expense for 2004 is $6,500.