In January 2025, Jerry Corp. purchased a patent for a new pr…

In January 2025, Jerry Corp. purchased a patent for a new product for $875,000.  At the time of purchase, the patent was legally valid for another 12   years.  Due to the competitive nature of the industry, however, Jerry estimated the patent’s economic life to be 5.5 years from the date of purchase.  How much patent amortization should Jerry record on their financial statements for 2025?