In January, 2021, Melon Corporation purchased a mineral mine for $3,400,000 with removable ore estimated by geological surveys at 2,000,000 tons. The property has an estimated value of $200,000 after the ore has been extracted. The company incurred $1,000,000 of development costs preparing the mine for production. During 2021, 500,000 tons were removed and 400,000 tons were sold. What is the amount of depletion that Melon should expense for 2021?

In January, 2021, Melon Corporation purchased a mineral mine for $3,400,000 with removable ore estimated by geological surveys at 2,000,000 tons. The property has an estimated value of $200,000 after the ore has been extracted. The company incurred $1,000,000 of development costs preparing the mine for production. During 2021, 500,000 tons were removed and 400,000 tons were sold. What is the amount of depletion that Melon should expense for 2021?

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter8: Depreciation, Cost Recovery, Amortization, And Depletion

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Problem 29CE

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