On january 2, 2017, the matthews band acquires sound equipment for concert performances at a cost of $65,800. the band estimates it will use this equipment for four years, during which time it anticipates performing about 200 concerts. it estimates that after four years it can sell the equipment for $2,000. during year 2017, the band performs 45 concerts. compute the year 2017 depreciation using the straight-line method.

Betty contracted with scooby’s skate store to deliver a pair of skates to jake for his birthday. scooby’s owner was going on a trip and delegated the delivery of the skates to brian. brian failed to make delivery. can jake sue brian for breach of contract, as he was not a party to the original contract? explain your answer. brian was not a party to the original contract. why would a court hold him responsible for failing to make delivery? if you do not think a court would hold him responsible, explain your answer. can jake sue scooby’s skates for breach of contract? explain your answer.