-On January 1, 2009, Justin Corp. leased equipment under a five-year lease with payments of $20,000 on each December 31 of the lease period. The present value of the lease payments is $77,800, using a market interest rate of 9%. Justin depreciates its equipment straight-line over 5 years with zero salvage value. The capital lease criteria are met. Calculate depreciation expense for 2009.

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-On January 1, 2009, Justin Corp. leased equipment under a five-year lease with payments of $20,000 on each December 31 of the lease period. The present value of the lease payments is $77,800, using a market interest rate of 9%. Justin depreciates its equipment straight-line over 5 years with zero salvage value. The capital lease criteria are met. Calculate depreciation expense for 2009.