Question Content Area Solare Company acquired mineral rights for $543,400,000. The diamond deposit is estimated at 49,400,000 tons. During the current year, 2,230,000 tons were mined and sold. Question Content Area a.  Determine the depletion rate.fill in the blank 1 of 1$ per ton b.  Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year.fill in the blank 1 of 1$   Question Content Area c.  Journalize the adjusting entry to recognize the depletion expense. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Date Account Debit Credit December 31

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Solare Company acquired mineral rights for $543,400,000. The diamond deposit is estimated at 49,400,000 tons. During the current year, 2,230,000 tons were mined and sold.

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a.  Determine the depletion rate.
fill in the blank 1 of 1$ per ton

b.  Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year.
fill in the blank 1 of 1$

 

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c.  Journalize the adjusting entry to recognize the depletion expense. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

Date Account Debit Credit
December 31
 
   
 
 
   
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