Research & Development costs:  A)Are included in the cost of a patent on the balance sheet B) Should be expensed C) Are amortized over the useful life of the patent D) Both A&B are correct

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Research & Development costs: 

A)Are included in the cost of a patent on the balance sheet

B) Should be expensed

C) Are amortized over the useful life of the patent

D) Both A&B are correct

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