A pressurized spray painter was purchased on April 1 of the fiscal year for $3,900. It has a useful life of 4 years and a residual value of $300. a. Determine depreciation expense for the first two years, assuming a fiscal year end of December 31 and using the straight-line method. Year 1 $ Year 2 $ b. Determine depreciation expense for the first two years, assuming a fiscal year end of December 31 and using the double-declining-balance method. Round your answers to two decimal places. Year 1 $ Year 2 $

While cell phones with holographic keyboards are currently in the introduction stage of the industry life cycle, tablet computers are in the growth stage. in the context of this scenario, which of the following statements is true? a. the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will face greater competition than the tablet industry. b. while the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will focus more on product innovation, the tablet industry will focus more on process innovation. c. while the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards can reap the benefits of economies of scale, the tablet industry will experience no such benefits. d. the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will face price competition, whereas, in the tablet industry, the mode of competition will be non-price.