Amount Of Depreciation That Jasper Should Claim 546070

Jasper is a self-employed businessman. On March 5, 2012 he purchases a personal computer for use at his home. He uses the computer for personal purposes 50 percent of the time and for business use the remainder of the time. The computer cost $2,100. Jasper wants to claim the maximum amount of depreciation possible for 2012, including the election to expense, if it is available. What is the amount of depreciation that Jasper should claim on the computer for 2012?

Select one:

a. $420

b. $2,100

c. $210

d. $1,050

e. Some amount less than the above amounts