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An asset purchased on 1 January for $48,000 has an estimated salvage value of $3,000. The current year's Depreciation Expense is $5,000 and the balance of the Accumulated Depreciation account, after adjustment, is $20,000. If the company uses the straight-line method, what is the asset's remaining useful life?