In 1993,MetlockCompany completed the construction of a building at a cost of $2,200,000and first occupied it in January 1994. It was estimated that the building will have a useful life of40years and a salvage value of $65,600at the end of that time.

Early in 2004, an addition to the building was constructed at a cost of $550,000. At that time, it was estimated that the remaining life of the building would be, as originally estimated, an additional30years, and that the addition would have a life of30years and a salvage value of $22,000.

In 2022, it is determined that the probable life of the building and addition will extend to the end of 2053, or20years beyond the original estimate.

(a)

Using the straight-line method, compute the annual depreciation that would have been charged from 1994 through 2003.

Annual depreciation from 1994 through 2003$

/ yr.