In the first year of useful life for Applied Materials' plant and equipment:

a.net income would be higher on the company's income statement with the depreciation method used by Applied Materials compared to double-declining balance depreciation method.

b.book value would be the same amount on the company's balance sheet with the depreciation method used by Applied Materials compared to double-declining balance depreciation method.

c.net income would be lower on the company's income statement with the depreciation method used by Applied Materials compared to double-declining balance depreciation method.

d.book value would be lower on the company's balance sheet with the depreciation method used by Applied Materials compared to double-declining balance depreciation method.