An asset purchased today at a cost of $50,000 is depreciated straight-line down to value 0 over a period of 5 years, for tax purposes. Suppose the asset is sold at a price of $30,000 at the end of 2 years. What is the after-tax cash inflow from salvage (selling the asset), assuming a tax rate of 40%?

a) $30,000

b) $26,000

c) $38,000

d) $20,000

e) None of the above