a$.$ Calculate the depreciation schedule using a five$-$year life, straight$-$line depreciation, and the half$-$year convention for the first and last years.

b$.$ Calculate the depreciation schedule using a five$-$year life and MACRS depreciation, $.$

c$.$ Compare the depreciation schedules from parts $($a$)$ and $($b$)$ before and after taxes using a $30\%$ tax rate. What do you notice about the difference between these

two methods?

a$.$ Using a five$-$year life, straight$-$line depreciation, and the half$-$year convention for the first and last years, what is the annual depreciation of the truck?

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Data table

MACRS Fixed Annual Expense Percentages by Recovery Class

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