Question

Pronghorn Mining Company purchased land on February 1, 2020, at a cost of $856,800. It estimated that a total of 53,100 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 $97,200. It believes it will be able to sell the property afterwards for $108,000. It incurred developmental costs of $216,000 before it was able to do any mining. In 2020, resources removed totaled 26,550 tons. The company sold 19,470 tons.

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

Answer 1

A.20per ton

B.141,600

C.389,400

Step-by-step explanation:

A.

($856,800+$97,200-$108,000+$216,000)/53,100 tons

=$1,062,000/53,100

= 20per ton

(b)

Resources removed totaled 26,550 tons

Less company sold 19,470 tons.

Balance 7,080 tons

Hence

Inventory 20*7,080

=141,600

(c)

20* 19,470 tons

=389,400