Answer:
$212,000
Step-by-step explanation:
Calculation to determine the total amount that should be debited to Patents through July 31, 2017
Using this formula
Total amount debited to Patents=Legal fees for patent+Legal fees in a successful defense of patent
Let plug in the formula
Total amount debited to Patents=$150,000+$62,000
Total amount debited to Patents=$212,000
Therefore the total amount that should be debited to Patents through July 31, 2017 is $212,000