Solare Company Acquired Mineral Rights for $60,000,000

question 136

Essay

Solare Company acquired mineral rights for $60,000,000. The diamond deposit is estimated at 6,000,000 tons. During the current year, 2,300,000 tons were mined and sold.
(a)Determine the depletion rate.
(b)Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year.
(c)Journalize the adjusting entry to recognize the depletion expense.

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