Answer:
Option (C) is correct.
Explanation:
Given that,
Company purchased the mineral rights = $1,600,000
Estimate the recoverable granite = 400,000 tons
Granite extracted in 2014 = 100,000 tons
Granite sold during 2014 = 60,000 tons
Depletion expense per ton:
= Purchasing cost of mineral rights ÷ Estimated recoverable granite
= $1,600,000 ÷ 400,000 tons
= $4 per ton
Depletion expense to be recognized :
= Granite sold during 2014 × Depletion expense per ton
= 60,000 × 4
= 240,000