Tantrax Ltd Has Just Purchased a Piece of Equipment for $45,000

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Tantrax Ltd has just purchased a piece of equipment for $45,000. It is expected to operate at its normal output level for 20 years, but the product it is used to manufacture is expected to be marketable only for the next 13 years. The expected salvage values are $5,000 after 20 years and $8,000 after 13 years. The equipment is expected to generate output consistently over its life. What depreciation should be charged in each of the first 3 years of the equipment's life?

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