Calculating Depreciation Expense: Straight-Line vs

Becker Office Service purchased a new computer system in Yearl for $38,500. It is expected to have a five-year useful life and a 3,600 salvage value. The company expects to use the system more extensively in the early years of its life. equired . Calculate the depreciation expense for each of the five years, assuming the use of straight~|ine depreciation. . Calculate the depreciation expense for each of the five years, assuming the use of double-declining-balance depreciation. . Assume that Becker Office Service sold the computer system at the end of the fourth year for $18,500. Compute the amount of gain r loss using each depreciation method'