9.10At 1 January 20X3 William has the following balances in his books related to the fixed asset of cars:

£

38 370 (15 540) 22 830 Cars at cost Less: accumulated depreciation Net book value He acquires a new car on the same date for £14447. No other cars are bought, or sold, during the rest of the accounting period which ends on 31 December 20X3.

William depreciates cars on the reducing balance basis at 25% per year. What is the total charge for depreciation on cars, to the nearest £, to be included in William's profit and loss account for the year ending 31 December 20X3?

a) £13 204

b) £9319

c) £5 707

d) £9 592.