Hit and Miss, Inc

question 48

Multiple Choice

Hit and Miss, Inc. purchased a patent at the beginning of 2011 for $250,000. Economic benefits were expected for 10 years, but the patent's legal life was 20 years. Also during 2011, the company incurred research and development costs of $270,000. Patent amortization expense for 2011 is:

• A) $12,500
• B) $26,000
• C) $52,000
• D) $25,000

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