An asset was purchased for $257000. It had an estimated salvage value of $49000 and an estimated useful life of 10 years. After 5 years of use, the estimated salvage value is revised to $39000 but the estimated useful life is unchanged. Assuming straight-line depreciation, depreciation expense in year 6 would be $15300. $21800. $22800. $30600.    A quick resonse will be appreciated

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An asset was purchased for $257000. It had an estimated salvage value of $49000 and an estimated useful life of 10 years. After 5 years of use, the estimated salvage value is revised to $39000 but the estimated useful life is unchanged. Assuming straight-line depreciation, depreciation expense in year 6 would be

$15300.
$21800.
$22800.
$30600. 
 
A quick resonse will be appreciated 
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