Chapter 08 – Reporting and Interpreting Property, Plant, and Equipment; Natural Resources; and Intangibles
89. On March 1, 2010, Anniston Company purchased an oil well at a cost of $1,000,000. It is
estimated that 150,000 barrels of oil can be produced over the remaining life of the well and
the residual value of the well will be $100,000. During 2010, 15,000 barrels of oil were
produced and 10,000 barrels were sold. Which of the following statements is correct with
respect to the accounting for the oil well?
90. During 2010, a company purchased a mine at a cost of $3,000,000. The company spent an
additional $600,000 getting the mine ready for its intended use. It is estimated that 300,000
tons of mineral can be removed from the mine and the residual value of the mine will be
$600,000. During 2010, 45,000 tons of mineral were removed from the mine and 35,000 tons
were sold. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the accounting for the
mine?