The Lowell Merchandising Corporation purchased $240,000 of display equipment on January 1, 2009. The equipment was expected to have a six year useful life, after which it could be sold for $18,000.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Lowell Merchandising Corporation reported display equipment depreciation expense of $40,000. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Lowell Merchandising Corporation reported display equipment depreciation expense of $30,000.
Calculate the dollar amount the Lowell Merchandising Corporation would report in its accumulated depreciation, display equipment account on December 31, 2009.