On May 12, 2016, Nelson Inc. purchased eight used passenger automobiles for its business. Nelson did not make a Section 179 election to expense any portion of the cost of the automobiles, which are five-year recovery property subject to the half-year convention. Compute Nelson's depreciation deduction with respect to the automobiles for 2016 and 2017 assuming:
a. The automobiles were Mini Coopers costing $14,300 each.
b. The automobiles were Buick Lucernes costing $27,000 each.