A Coal Mine Cost $1,001,000 and Is Estimated to Hold

question 36

Multiple Choice

A coal mine cost $1,001,000 and is estimated to hold 58,000 tons of coal.There is no residual value.During the first year of operations,6000 tons are extracted and sold.Calculate depletion expense for the first year.(Round any intermediate calculations to the nearest cent.)

• A) $100,100
• B) $150,150
• C) $200,200
• D) $103,560

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