Central supply purchased a new printer for $67,500. the printer is expected to operate for nine (9) years, after which it will be sold for salvage value (estimated to be $6,750). how much is the first year’s depreciation expense if the company uses the double-declining-balance method? a. $15,000 b. $ 7,500 c. $18,000 d. $13,500 e. none of the above

Bayside coatings company purchased waterproofing equipment on january 2, 20y4, for $190,000. the equipment was expected to have a useful life of four years and a residual value of $9,000. instructions: determine the amount of depreciation expense for the years ended december 31, 20y4, 20y5, 20y6, and 20y7, by (a) the straight-line method and (b) the double-declining-balance method. also determine the total depreciation expense for the four years by each method. depreciation expense year straight-line method double-declining-balance method 20y4 $ $ 20y5 20y6 20y7 total $