Question 1208975:  Supreme Auto Service opened a new service center three decades ago. At the time the center was preparing to open, new equipment was purchased totaling $355,000. Residual value of the equipment was estimated to be $45,000 after 20 years. The company accountant has been using straight-line depreciation on the equipment. 
(a) 
How much was the annual depreciation for the original equipment (in $)? 
$  
8,000 
  
Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect. 
(b) 
If the hydraulic lift had originally cost $14,200, what would its residual value (in $) be after 20 years? 
$  
1800 
  
Correct: Your answer is correct. 
(c) 
After six years of operation, the original hydraulic lift was replaced with a new model that cost $21,000. Book value was allowed for the old machine as a trade-in. What was the old hydraulic lift's book value when the replacement machine was bought (in $)? 
$  
8,000 
  
Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect. 
(d) 
What was the book value of the equipment inventory at the six-year point, substituting the new hydraulic lift for the original after the new lift had joined the inventory (in $)? 
$  
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