A firm has earnings of $$20,000$ before interest, depreciation, and taxes. A new piece of equipment is installed at a cost of $$6,000.$ The equipment will be depreciated over five years, and the firm pays $35$ percent of its earnings in taxes. What are the earnings and cash flows for the firm in years $2$ and $5,$ using the two methods of depreciation? Use Exhibit $9\mathrm{.}4$ to answer the questions. Round your answers to the nearest dollar.