Quavo Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $17,857,500. The mineral deposit is estimated at 48,500,000 tons. During the current year, 10,912,500 tons were mined and sold. Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year. Do not round intermediate calculation and round your answer to nearest whole value.

Quavo Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $17,857,500. The mineral deposit is estimated at 48,500,000 tons. During the current year, 10,912,500 tons were mined and sold. Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year. Do not round intermediate calculation and round your answer to nearest whole value.

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter8: Depreciation, Cost Recovery, Amortization, And Depletion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 56P

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