Please explain the correct approach for solving this general accounting question. Central Publishing acquires a patent for a specialized printing process for $450,000 on March1, 2022. The patent has a remaining legal life of 15 years, but Central Publishing expects thetechnology to be economically viable for only 12 years.Prepare journal entries to record:The purchase of the patent on March 1, 2022The annual amortization on December 31, 2022 (round to the nearest dollar)

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