DSSS Corporation is considering a new project to manufacture widgets. The cost of the manufacturing equipment is $135,000. The cost of shipping and installation is an additional $2,600. The asset will fall into the 3-year MACRS class. The year 1- 4 MACRS percentages are 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41%, respectively. Sales are expected to be $215,000 per year. Cost of goods sold will be 64% of sales. The project will require an increase in net working capital of $2,600. At the end of three years, DSSS plans on ending the project and selling the manufacturing equipment for $30,000. The marginal tax rate is 36% and DSSS Corporation’s appropriate discount rate is 12%. The fixed expenses is $12,000. Refer to DSSS Corporation. What is the depreciation expense in year 2?   Group of answer choices   $10,196 $20,379 $61,163 $45,862

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DSSS Corporation is considering a new project to manufacture widgets. The cost of the manufacturing equipment is $135,000. The cost of shipping and installation is an additional $2,600. The asset will fall into the 3-year MACRS class. The year 1- 4 MACRS percentages are 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41%, respectively. Sales are expected to be $215,000 per year. Cost of goods sold will be 64% of sales. The project will require an increase in net working capital of $2,600. At the end of three years, DSSS plans on ending the project and selling the manufacturing equipment for $30,000. The marginal tax rate is 36% and DSSS Corporation’s appropriate discount rate is 12%. The fixed expenses is $12,000.

Refer to DSSS Corporation. What is the depreciation expense in year 2?
 
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$20,379
$61,163
$45,862
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