Like other business messages, reports can range from informal to formal depending on their purpose, audience, and setting. Which of the following contributes to an informal writing style? Check all that apply.

Familiar words
Passive-voice verbs
Use of contractions
Absence of humor

In early january, burger mania acquired 100% of the common stock of the crispy taco restaurant chain. the purchase price allocation included the following items: $4 million, patent; $3 million, trademark considered to have an indefinite useful life; and $5 million, goodwill. burger mania's policy is to amortize intangible assets with finite useful lives using the straight-line method, no residual value, and a five-year service life. what is the total amount of amortization expense that would appear in burger mania's income statement for the first year ended december 31 related to these items?