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The book value of an asset that is listed as a 10-year MACRS property is $49,500 after the first year. If the asset’s estimated salvage (market) value is $5000 after its 15-year useful life, what was the asset’s original cost basis? (a) $50,000 (b) $52,105 (c) $55,000 (d) $61,875
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