Peck Tech Purchased a Patent at the Beginning of 2011 for for $400,000

question 63

Multiple Choice

Peck Tech. purchased a patent at the beginning of 2011 for $400,000. The patent's legal life was 20 years, but economic benefits were expected for 10 years. Also, during 2011, Peck's incurred research and development costs of $200,000. The book value of the patents at December 31, 2011, is:

• A) $400,000
• B) $360,000
• C) $350,000
• D) $560,000

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Definitions:

Semi-Annually

Occurring twice a year or every six months, often used in the context of payments or interest calculations.

Ordinary Annuity

A series of equal payments made at regular intervals, with the interest compounding at the end of each period.

Present Value

The current value of an anticipated future sum of money or cash flow series, considering a certain rate of return.

Future Value

The worth of a particular asset or amount of money at a future date, equal in value to a certain amount in the present.