UNESCO Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $55,500,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 37,000,000 tons. During the current year, 6,000,000 tons were mined and sold. Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year.

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Chapter8: Depreciation, Cost Recovery, Amortization, And Depletion
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UNESCO Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for
$55,500,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at
37,000,000 tons. During the current year,
6,000,000 tons were mined and sold. Determine
the amount of depletion expense for the current
year.
Transcribed Image Text:UNESCO Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $55,500,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 37,000,000 tons. During the current year, 6,000,000 tons were mined and sold. Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year.
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