What depreciation expense can be shown in the following case:A company's annual accounting period ends on December 31.

What depreciation expense can be shown in the following case:A company's annual accounting period ends on December 31. During the current year a depreciable asset which cost $24,000 was purchased on October 1. The asset has a $1,000 estimated salvage value. The company uses straight-line depreciation and expects the asset to have a 6-year life. What is the total depreciation expense for the current year?

a. $3,833.33

b. $958.33

c. $4,000.00

d. $1,000.00

e. $1,041.67