Answer:
b. $14,939
Explanation:
Property placed in service in 1st year: Â
                        Amount $
2nd quarter                15,000
3rd quarter                 6,000
4th quarter                 40,000
Total furnishing at beginning of 2nd Year $61,000
Half Year depreciation rate in 2nd Year  as per Macrs table under "7 years life" assets, the applicable depreciation in the 2nd year is 24.49%
Thus, amount of depreciation expense is allowable in the current (second) year of ownership = $61,000 * 24.49% = $14938.90