On April 30, 2017, Tilton Products purchased machinery for $44,000. The useful life of this machinery is estimated at 8 years, with an $4,000 residual value.

Assume that in its financial statements, Tilton Products uses straight-line depreciation and the half-year convention. Depreciation expense recognized on this machinery in 2017 and 2018 will be:

$3,750 in 2017 and $5,500 in 2018.

$5,500 in 2017 and $2,750 in 2018.

$3,000 in 2017 and $6,000 in 2018.

$2,500 in 2017 and $5,000 in 2018.