Assume Anywhere Link Inc. purchased a new piece of equipment on January​ 1, 2020​, that cost $ 40 comma 000. The estimated useful life is eight ​years, and estimated residual value is $ 2 comma 000.
If Anywhere Link uses the​ double-diminishing-balance method of​ depreciation, what is the depreciation expense for the year ended December​ 31, 2021​? ​(Round your answer to the nearest whole​ dollar.)