NBC Company Purchased a Patent from ABC for $144,000

question 4

Multiple Choice

NBC Company purchased a patent from ABC for $144,000. At the time of purchase the patent had a remaining useful life of 10 years. Determine the patent amortization expense for the first year.

• A) $7,200
• B) $18,000
• C) $12,000
• D) $14,400

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