Question

< Question 9 of 9 -/1 View Policies Current Attempt in Progress Pearl Mining Company purchased land on February 1, 2020, at a cost of $1,169,500. It estimated that a total of 52,800 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 $96,300. It believes it will be able to sell the property afterwards for $107,000. It incurred developmental costs of $214,000 before it was able to do any mining. In 2020, resources removed totaled 26,400 tons. The company sold 19,360 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

a. Per unit mineral cost:

Purchase cost of land	$1,169,500
Fair value of restoration obligation	96,300
Development costs	214,000
Sale of property	(107,000)
Total material costs	$1,372,800

Per unit mineral cost = $1,372,800 / 52,800 = $26 per unit

b.

Total material cost of December 31, 2020 inventory = (26,400 - 19,360) * $26 = $183,040

c.

Total material cost in cost of goods sold at December 31, 2020 = 19,360 * $26 = $503,360