James purchased a new business asset (three-year property) on July 23, 2009, at a cost of $50,000. He did not elect to expense any of the asset under § 179, nor did he elect straight-line cost recovery. Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2009.
A) $8,333.
B) $16,665.
C) $33,333.
D) $41,665.
E) None of the above.