Answer:
Part a
2021 Â = $7,000
2022 Â = $6,000
Part b
2021 Â = $5,250
Explanation:
Sum of the year`s digit method provide for higher depreciation in early life of the asset with lower depreciation in later years.
Step 1
Some of digits calculation :
Year    Digits
2021 Â Â Â Â 7
2022 Â Â Â 6
2023 Â Â Â 5
2024 Â Â Â 4
2025 Â Â Â 3
2026 Â Â Â 2
2027 Â Â Â Â 1
Total    28
Step 2
Determine the depreciable amount
Depreciable amount = Cost - Residual value
                  = $40,000 - $12,000
                  = $28,000
Step 3
Depreciation expense calculations
2021 = 7 / 28 x $28,000 = $7,000
2022 = 6/ 28 x $28,000 = $6,000
assuming the equipment was purchased on March 31, 2021
2021 = $7,000 x 9/12 = $5,250