176. On January 2 of the current year, a company purchased a patent for $35,000 with a useful life of 10 years. Prepare the journal entry to amortize the patent at the end of the first year.
177. A company purchased a leasehold property for $8,400,000. The leasehold expires in 15 years. Prepare the journal entry to record the first year's amortization expense.
178. A company purchased a music distributor's collection of lyrics and songs for $1,425,000. The copyrights are expected to last another 30 years. Prepare the journal entry to record the amortization expense for the first year.
179. The original cost of a machine was $60,000. After $45,000 of depreciation was recorded, the machine was traded in on a new machine of like purpose priced at $75,000. A $10,500 trade-in allowance was received on the old machine and the balance of $64,500 was paid in cash. Prepare the general journal entry to record this trade-in.
180. A company exchanged its used machine for a new machine. The old machine cost $70,000 and the new one had a cash price of $95,000. The company had taken $60,000 depreciation on the old machine and was allowed a $2,500 trade-in allowance and the balance of $92,500 was paid in cash. What gain or loss should be recorded on the exchange?