Comparing three depreciation methods

$$4,500.$ The equipment was used for $9,000$ hours during Year $1,6,750$ hours in Year $2,$ and $6,750$ hours in Year $3.$

Required:

final answers for each year to the nearest whole dollar.

Depreciation Expense

What method yields the highest depreciation expense for Year $1?$

Straight$-$line method $x$

What method yields the most depreciation over the $3-$year life of the equipment?

Straight$-$line method $,x$