Francoeur Mining Co. purchased for $7 million a mine that is estimated to have 35 million tonnes

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Francoeur Mining Co. purchased for $7 million a mine that is estimated to have 35 million tonnes of ore and no salvage value. In the first year, 5 million tonnes of ore are extracted. 

a. Prepare the journal entry to record depletion for the first year. 

b. Show how this mine is reported on the balance sheet at the end of the first year.

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Accounting Principles Volume 2

ISBN: 9781119786634

9th Canadian Edition

Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Paul D. Kimmel, Barbara Trenholm, Valerie Warren, Lori Novak

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