Reported in the ledger of Mayumi Company On December 31, 2017, is a Patent account with a balance of P120,000, and accumulated amortization of P 60,000. The Patent is being amortized for its useful life of eight years.  On July 1, 2018, Mayumi spent P 30,000 to defend the patent against an infringement suit.  On January 1, 2019, with the rapid change in technology, the company determined that the patent will be of no value to the company and that a loss on patent obsolescence has to be recognized. How much is the loss on patent obsolescence?

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Reported in the ledger of Mayumi Company On December 31, 2017, is a Patent account with a balance of P120,000, and accumulated amortization of P 60,000. The Patent is being amortized for its useful life of eight years.  On July 1, 2018, Mayumi spent P 30,000 to defend the patent against an infringement suit.  On January 1, 2019, with the rapid change in technology, the company determined that the patent will be of no value to the company and that a loss on patent obsolescence has to be recognized.
How much is the loss on patent obsolescence?

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