Computation of patent amortization expense

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Progressive Tech Corporation incurred research and development costs of $190,000 and legal fees of $54,000 to acquire a patent. The patent has a legal life of 20 years and a useful life of 15 years. What amount should Progressive record as Patent Amortization Expense in the first year?

a. $16,267
b. $12,667
c. $3,600
d. $ 2,700

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