On October 1, 2015, Nurix Company Purchased a Patent for $200,000

question 75

Essay

On October 1, 2015, Nurix Company purchased a patent for $200,000 cash. Although the patent gives legal protection for 20 years, the patent is expected to be used for only 10 years. Journalize the amortization expense for 2015. Assume straight-line amortization.

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