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Adkins has a calendar year accounting period and uses the straightline method to compute depreciation expense. On March 31, 2018, Adkins acquired equipment at a cost of $200,000. The equipment has a residual value of $50,000 and an estimated useful life of 3 years. What amount of depreciation expense will be recorded for the year ending December 31, 2018? A) $51,667 B) $43,056 C) $37,500 D) $25,833