On July 1, 2015, Nova Core Biotech acquired a patent for $180,000 and paid $6,000 in legal fees. The patent has a remaining legal life of 15 years, but the company expects to use it only for 5 years. What is the annual amortization expense beginning in 2015?

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On July 1, 2015, Nova Core Biotech acquired a patent
for $180,000 and paid $6,000 in legal fees. The patent
has a remaining legal life of 15 years, but the company
expects to use it only for 5 years.
What is the annual amortization expense beginning in
2015?
Transcribed Image Text:On July 1, 2015, Nova Core Biotech acquired a patent for $180,000 and paid $6,000 in legal fees. The patent has a remaining legal life of 15 years, but the company expects to use it only for 5 years. What is the annual amortization expense beginning in 2015?
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