Navajo Mining Company Purchased a Mine in 2013 for $3,400,000

question 47

Multiple Choice

Navajo Mining Company purchased a mine in 2013 for $3,400,000.It was estimated that the mine contained 200,000 tons of ore and that the mine would be worthless after all of the ore was extracted.The company extracted 25,000 tons of ore in 2013 and 30,000 tons of ore in 2014. What is depletion expense for 2014?

• A) $425,000
• B) $680,000
• C) $340,000
• D) $510,000

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Definitions:

Margin Lost

The reduction in potential earnings or profit due to inefficiencies, increased costs, or missed opportunities.

Stockout

A situation where inventory is exhausted, and a product is unavailable for sale or delivery, potentially leading to lost sales and customer dissatisfaction.

Cost of Understocking

The financial loss or missed opportunity cost incurred when inventory levels are too low to meet demand.

Holding Cost

The expenses associated with storing unsold goods or materials, including warehousing, insurance, depreciation, and opportunity costs.