A sand and gravel pit purchased for $900,000 is expected to yield 50,000 tons of gravel and

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A sand and gravel pit purchased for $900,000 is expected to yield 50,000 tons of gravel and 80,000 tons of sand per year. The gravel will sell for $6 per ton and the sand for $9 per ton.

(a) Determine the depletion charge according to the percentage depletion method. The percentage depletion rate for sand and gravel is 5%.

(b) If taxable income is $100,000 for the year, is this depletion charge allowed? If not, how much is allowed?


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Engineering economy

ISBN: 978-0073376301

7th Edition

Authors: Leland Blank, Anthony Tarquin

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