On January 1, 2020, Purple Inc. purchased a patent for $33, 300. Legal fees paid in this purchase amounted to $1,700. The legal remaining life of the patent is 14 years, but Purple believes it will only help increase sales for the next 10 years. On January 1, 2023, Purple was sued for patent infringement and had to spend $4,900 of legal fees in the successful defense of this patent. What is the book value of this patent on December 31, 2023? Select one: a. $24,500 b. $21,000 c. $ 25,200 d. $30, 240 e. $19,600

On January 1, 2020, Purple Inc. purchased a patent for $33, 300. Legal fees paid in this purchase amounted to $1,700. The legal remaining life of the patent is 14 years, but Purple believes it will only help increase sales for the next 10 years. On January 1, 2023, Purple was sued for patent infringement and had to spend $4,900 of legal fees in the successful defense of this patent. What is the book value of this patent on December 31, 2023? Select one: a. $24,500 b. $21,000 c. $ 25,200 d. $30, 240 e. $19,600

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