Please solve these general accounting problem and give correct answer Blue Co. has a patent on a communication process. The company has amortized the patenton a straight-line basis since 2012 when it was acquired at a cost of $55 million at thebeginning of that year. Due to rapid technological advances in the industry, managementdecided that the patent would benefit the company over a total of six years rather than thenine-year life being used to amortize its cost. The decision was made at the end of 2016(before adjusting and closing entries).What is the appropriate patent amortization expense in 2016? Do not round your answerA) $30.56 millionB) $7.64 millionC) $6.11 millionD) $15.28 million

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