$4.$A$1$ Floral Company purchased a new van for floral deliveries on January $1,2025.$ The van cost

$$56,000$ with an estimated life of $5$ years and $$14,000$ salvage value at the end of its useful

life. The double$-$declining$-$balance method of depreciation will be used. What is the

depreciation expense for $2025?$

a$.$ $$11,200.$

b$.$ $$8,400.$

c$.$ $$16,800.$

d$.$ $$22,400.$