Solare Company acquired mineral rights for $729,600,000. The diamond deposit is estimated at 45,600,000 tons. During the current year, 2,050,000 tons were mined and sold. Required: (a) Determine the depletion rate. (b) Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year. (c) Journalize the adjusting entry to recognize the depletion expense. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

Brian has just finished college. he wants to set up a small business to make and sell fireworks. he registers his company and acquires a license from the government. he finds that most of his competitors are selling fireworks at an extremely low price. he would like to make more money, so he decides to innovate and develop better fireworks. he sells his fireworks at a higher price, and they are a huge hit with the customers. after a few years, he earns enough profit to set up a bigger fireworks factory that complies with the government’s health and safety regulations. he even starts exporting fireworks overseas. which type of economy does this scenario describe?