Question: Archie Co. purchased a framing machine for $45,000 on January 1, 2016. The machine is expected to have a four-year life, with a residual value of $5,000 at the end of four years.
Using the sum-of-the years'-digits method, depreciation for 2017 and book value at December 31, 2017, would be
a. $13,500 and $13,500.
b. $13,500 and $8,500.
c. $12,000 and $17,000.
d. $12,000 and $12,000.