On January 1,2016 Ballard Company spent $12,000 on an asset to improve its quality.The asset had been purchased on January 1,2015 for $52,000.The asset had a $4,000 salvage value and a 6-year life.Ballard uses straight-line depreciation.What would be the book value of the asset on January 1,2019?
A)$24,800.
B)$20,800.
C)$10,400.
D)$24,000.