XYZ Inc. has purchased a piece of equipment for $26,000. The equipment will be depreciated straight-line over 6 years to a salvage value of $5,000. Compute the annual depreciation expense

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XYZ Inc. has purchased a piece of equipment for $26,000. The equipment will be depreciated straight-line over 6 years to a salvage value of $5,000.  Compute the annual depreciation expense

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