Herman Apparel Has Purchased Equipment on January 1, 2015, for $560,000

Multiple Choice

Herman Apparel has purchased equipment on January 1, 2015, for $560,000. In 2015-2017, Herman depreciated the asset on a straight-line basis with an estimated useful life of eight years and a $80,000 residual value. In 2018, Herman has started to change its business strategy and now believes that the equipment will be used for only another two years (five years total) but does not believe the residual value has changed. What depreciation would Herman record for the year 2018 on this equipment?

A) $150,000.
B) $175,000.
C) $124,000.
D) $96,000.