Answer:
(B) $38,446,000
Explanation:
Assuming a linear depreciation model, depreciation will occur at the same rate each year. Since the total after 15 years is 90% of the original value, the percentage depreciated per year is given by:
[tex]P= \frac{90\%}{15} \\P=6\%[/tex]
The book value (V) of this purchase after the first year will be:
[tex]V=\$40,900,000*(1-0.06)\\V=\$38,446,000[/tex]
Therefore, the answer is (B) $38,446,000