In 2010, Newman Company paid $1,000,000 to purchase land containing a total estimated 160,000 tons of extractable mineral deposits. The estimated value of the property after the mineral has been removed is $200,000. Extraction activities began in 2011, and by the end of the year, 20,000 tons had been recovered and sold. In 2012, geological studies indicated that the total amount of mineral deposits had been underestimated by 25,000 tons. During 2012, 30,000 tons were extracted, and 28,000 tons were sold. What is the depletion rate per ton (rounded to the nearest cent) in 2012?
A) $4.24
B) $4.32
C) $4.85
D) $5.19

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The depletion rate per ton is calculated by subtracting the residual value from the cost of the land and dividing by the total estimated extractable tons. The revised total is 185,000 tons (160,000 + 25,000). The depletion rate is ($1,000,000 - $200,000) / 185,000 = $4.32 per ton.

In 2010, Newman Company Paid $1,000,000 to Purchase Land Containing