depreciation

On 1 January 20X8, Barnstorm owned a building which cost $480,000 with a carrying amount of $384,000. On that date the building was valued at $600,000 and Barnstorm wishes to include that valuation in its financial statements. Barnstorm’s accounting policy is to depreciate buildings at the rate of 2% on a straight?line basis and to make the annual transfer of ‘excess depreciation’. What is the amount of the annual transfer of ‘excess depreciation’ that Barnstorm will make as a result of the revaluation? Answer, Annual depreciation charge before revaluation: 2% × $480,000 = $9,600 Years since purchase: $480,000 – $384,000 / $9,600 = 10 years Total estimated useful life is 50 years, with a remaining estimated useful life of 40 years. Thus depreciation following revaluation: $600,000 / 40 = $15,000. Amount of excess depreciation = $15,000 – $9,600 = $5,400. My question is, In the question it's not mention that this asset life is 50 years. Can you explain, sir?