On january 1, 20x2, x company made modifications to an asset used in its manufacturing operations in order to extend its useful life. the asset had an original cost of $30,000 and accumulated depreciation of $12,000, with a remaining useful life of 5 years. as a result of the modification, which cost $6,000, the remaining useful life was increased to 8 years. if x company uses straight-line depreciation, in 20x2, x company:
will recognize repairs and maintenance expense of $6,000 and depreciation expense of $2,250.
will recognize repairs and maintenance expense of $6,000 and depreciation expense of $3,600.
will capitalize the cost of the modification and will recognize depreciation expense of $3,000.
will capitalize the cost of the modification and will recognize depreciation expense of $4,800.