Hooker Corporation Acquired a Franchise to Operate a Good Pet $\begin{array}{cc} &&& 2003 & 2009 \\\end{array}$

Multiple Choice

Hooker Corporation acquired a franchise to operate a Good Pet Dog Kennel in January, 2003. The cost of the franchise was $125,000 and was estimated to have a limited life of 40 years. Early in the year 2009, the franchise was deemed worthless due to significant law suits that caused the franchisor to go out of business. What amount of cost or expense should be charged to the income statement of Hooker Corporation for the years noted below?
$\begin{array}{cc} &&& 2003 & 2009 \\\end{array}$

A) $\begin{array}{cc}& \$ 5,000 & \$ 5,000 \\\end{array}$
B) $\begin{array}{cc}& \$ 3,125 & \$ 3,125 \\\end{array}$
C) $\begin{array}{cc} & \$ 0 &&& \$ 125,000 \\\end{array}$
D) $\begin{array}{cc}& \$ 3,125 & \$ 106,250 \\\end{array}$