Rinky-Dink Inc

question 18

Multiple Choice

Rinky-Dink Inc. incurred research and development costs of $210,000 and legal fees of $110,000 to acquire a patent. The patent has a legal life of 20 years and a useful life of 10 years. What amount should the company record as patent amortization expense in the first year?

• A) $11,000
• B) $16,000
• C) $21,000
• D) $32,000

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Definitions:

Abductive Reasoning

A form of logical reasoning that starts with an observation or set of observations then seeks to find the simplest and most likely explanation.

Deduction

The process of reasoning from general principles to specific cases, or the subtraction of expenses from income to determine taxable income.

Induction

The process of introducing a new employee to their job and the organization, involving training and information sessions.

Analogy

Examining and contrasting two objects, typically to explain or shed light on them.