Paulsen Incurred $55,000 of Research and Experimental Expenses and Began

Essay

Paulsen incurred $55,000 of research and experimental expenses and began amortizing them over 60 months during June of year 1. During May of year 3, Paulsen received a patent based upon the research being amortized. $36,000 of legal expenses for the patent was incurred.
1) What is the basis of the patent, rounding amortization for each year to the nearest whole number?
2) What is the amortization expense with respect to the patent during the year it was issued, rounded to the nearest whole number?