Alcoa decided to write down one of its plant asset value from $52,000 to $46,000. At the time of the impairment, the asset still has 3 years remaining in its useful life, and has an estimated salvage value of $1,000. Assuming Alcoa uses straight line depreciation, what should be the depreciation expense for the first year after impairment?

$15,000

17,000

15,333

17,333