Answer:
c.10950
Explanation:
The depreciation expense in a particular year is charged from the date on which the asset is purchased by the entity. In this case, the factory equipment is purchased on April 1, 2017, so the depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 will be charged from April 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 i.e. 9 months.
The Depreciation expense is calculated using the following formula:
(Cost of factory equipment-salvage value/useful life)*9/12
Depreciation expense=(168000-22000/10)*9/12=$10,950
Answer is c.$10950