Lowe Mining Company Purchased a Mine for $70 Million Which

Essay

Lowe Mining Company purchased a mine for $70 million which is estimated to have 250,000 tons of ore and a salvage value of $10 million.
(a) In the first year, 50,000 tons of ore are extracted and sold. Prepare the journal entry to record depletion expense for the first year.
(b) In the second year, 150,000 tons of ore are extracted but only 125,000 tons are sold. Prepare the journal entry to record depletion expense for the second year.
(c) What amount and in what account are the tons of ore not sold reported?