Isla Innovations purchased a patent on 1 August 2020 for $360,000. The economic benefits were expected to last 10 years, but the patent's legal life was 20 years. Also, during 2020/21, Isla incurred research and development costs of $180,000. What is the carrying amount of the patent on 31 July 2021?

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Isla Innovations purchased a patent on 1 August 2020 for $360,000. The economic benefits were expected to last 10 years, but the patent's legal life was 20 years. Also, during 2020/21, Isla incurred research and development costs of $180,000. What is the carrying amount of the patent on 31 July 2021?

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