Question

Metlock Mining Company purchased land on February 1, 2020, at a cost of $1,101,100. It estimated that a total of 58,200 tons of mineral was available for mining. After it has removed all the natural resources, the company will be required to restore the property to its previous state because of strict environmental protection laws. It estimates the fair value of this restoration obligation at $112,500. It believes it will be able to sell the property afterwards for $125,000. It incurred developmental costs of $250,000 before it was able to do any mining. In 2020, resources removed totaled 29,100 tons. The company sold 21,340 tons.

Compute the following information for 2020.
(a) Per unit mineral cost: _______
(b) Total material cost of December 31, 2020, inventory:_______
(c) Total material cost in cost of goods sold at December 31, 2020:_______

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The computation is shown below;

(a)

Purchase price of Land $1,101,100

Add: Fair value of restoration $112,500

Less: residual value -$125,000

Developmental costs $250,000

Total $1,388,600

Divided by Tons available for mining 58,200

Per unit Material cost $23.00

(b) Inventory $178,480 (29100 - 21340) × $23

(c ) Cost of goods sold $490,820 (21340 × $23)