epreciation Tax Shields

Mendota Company has purchased equipment for $$350,000.$ After it is fully depreciated, the equipment will have no salvage value. Mendota may select either of the following depreciation schedules for tax purposes:$$Depreciation$123456$Assuming a $40\%$ tax rate and a $12\%$ desired annual return, compute the total present value of the tax savings provided by these alternative depreciation tax shields.$$

Round answers to the nearest whole number. Use rounded answers to calculate total.$$Option $1$ depreciation:$123456$Option $2$ depreciation:$123456$Which depreciation schedule would be more attractive to Mendota?$$AnswerOption $1$Option $2$