Marigold Company and Martinez Company are two companies that are similar in many respects. One difference is that Marigold Company uses the straight-line method and Martinez Company uses the declining-balance method at double the straight-line rate. On January 2, 2020, both companies acquired the depreciable assets shown below. Asset Cost Salvage Value Useful Life Buildings Equipment $320,000 $20,000 40 years 115,000 8,000 10 years Including the appropriate depreciation charges, annual net income for the companies in the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 and total Income for the 3 years were as follows. 2020 2021 2022 Total Marigold Company $80,000 $83,400 $85,000 $248,400 Martinez Company 75,000 68,000 77,000 220,000 At December 31, 2022, the balance sheets of the two companies are similar except that Martinez Company has more cash than Marigold Company, and net property, plant, and equipment are different. Lynda Peace is interested in buying one of the companies. She comes to you for advice. Answer the following