Mohr Company purchases a machine at the beginning of the year at a cost of $44,000. The machine is depreciated using the double-declining-balance method. The machines useful life is estimated to be 8 years with a $3,000 salvage value. Depreciation expense in year 2 is: Multiple Choice

a) $5,500. b) $10,250. c) $11,000. d) $8,250. e) $33,000.