Backwoods Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $53,200,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 19,000,000 tons. During

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Backwoods Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $53,200,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 19,000,000 tons. During the current year, 2,500,000 tons were mined and sold.

a. Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year.

b. Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 to recognize the depletion expense.

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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 9781337913102

16th Edition

Authors: Carl S. Warren, Christine Jonick, Jennifer Schneider

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