Answer:
$8,976,923.08
Step-by-step explanation:
The computation of the depreciation and amortization expense is shown below:
= EBITDA - EBIT
where,
EBITDA $30,700,000
Now the EBIT = EBT + Interest
where,
EBT = (Net income) ÷ (1 - tax rate)
= ($9.7 million) ÷ (1 - 0.35)
= $14,923,076.92
And, the interest is $6,800,000
So, EBIT = $14,923,076.92 + $6,800,000 = $21,723,076.92
So, the depreciation and amortization expense is
= $30,700,000 - $21,723,076.92
= $8,976,923.08