Fields Company purchased equipment on January 1 for $180,000. This system has a useful life of 8 years and a salvage value of $20,000. The company estimates that the equipment will produce 40,000 units over its 8-year useful life. Actual units produced are: Year 1 - 4,000 units; Year 2 - 6,000 units; Year 3 - 8,000 units; Year 4 - 5,000 units; Year 5 - 4,000 units; Year 6 - 5,000 units; Year 7 - 7,000 units; Year 8 - 3,000 units. What would be the depreciation expense for the first year of its useful life using the double-declining-balance method?

A. $45,000.
B. $16,000.
C. $24,000.
D. $33,750.
E. $20,000.


Answer: A

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