Xtra Company Purchased Goodwill from Argus for $96,000

question 47

Multiple Choice

Xtra Company purchased goodwill from Argus for $96,000. Argus had developed the goodwill over 12 years. How much would Xtra amortize the goodwill for its first year?

• A) $7,000
• B) $ 8,000
• C) Goodwill is not amortized.
• D) Not enough information.

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