A Trinidad Bauxite Corporation, Sparrow, acquired mineral rights for $58,500,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 20,000,000 tons. During the current year, 3,200,000 tons were mined and sold. Required: Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year Determine the adjusting entry on December 31 to recognize the depletion expense.

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  1. A Trinidad Bauxite Corporation, Sparrow, acquired mineral rights for $58,500,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 20,000,000 tons. During the current year, 3,200,000 tons were mined and sold.

 

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  1. Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year
  2. Determine the adjusting entry on December 31 to recognize the depletion expense.

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