In 2016 a Mining Company Paid $150,000 for Mining Rights

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Essay

In 2016 a mining company paid $150,000 for mining rights.It is estimated that a total of 200,000 tons of ore are available to be extracted.During 2016,18,000 tons of ore were mined.What is the amount of Depletion Expense recorded in the adjusting entry for 2016?

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