Given an asset with a net book value $($NBV$)$ of $$17,000.$

a$.$ What are the after$-$tax proceeds for a firm in the $38\%$ tax bracket if this asset is sold for $$26,000$ cash?

b$.$ What are the after$-$tax proceeds for a firm in the $38\%$ tax bracket if this asset is sold for $$10,000$ cash?