CBS Corporation Acquired a Patent for $2,000,000

question 3

Multiple Choice

CBS Corporation acquired a patent for $2,000,000. The patent has a legal life of 50 years. Because of changing technology, this patent is expected to generate revenue for only 10 years and have no residual value. The annual amortization expense for the patent is: (Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

• A)$0
• B)$2,000,000
• C)$40,000
• D)$200,000

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