Answer:
Journal entry
Date Description Debit Credit
Depletion expenses $280,000
Accumulated Depletion $280,000
Explanation:
To determin the depletion expenses, calculate the depletion per ton of coal using producing unit = (cost - salvage value)/ estimated unit
= ($900,000 - $100,000)/200,000
= $4/ton
Depletion expenses = $4 x 70,000 = $280,000