7-6. The “Sun-Star” Company has purchased new office furniture for their offices at a retail price of $100,000.

An additional $12,000 has been charged for insurance, shipping, and handling. The company expects to use the furniture for 10 years (useful life = 10 years) and then sell it at a salvage (market) value of $8,000. Use the SL method of depreciation to answer these questions. (7.3)

a. What is the depreciation during the second year?

b. What is the BV of the asset at the end of the first year?

c. What is the BV of the asset after eight years?