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a. Apr. 1 Depreciation Expense……………………………………287.50

?Accumulated Depreciation- Computer……………. 287.50
?[($5,000 ? $400)/4 years] * (3/12) = $287.50
b. 1 Accumu1ated Depreciation-Computer………………..3,737.50
Loss on Disposa1 of Computer………………………...1,262.50
?Computer………………………………………. 5,000.00
($3,450 + $287.50 = $3,737.50 total accumulated depreciation)

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