Smithson Mining operates asilver mine in Nevada. Acquisition, exploration, and development costs totaled $5.6 million. After the

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Smithson Mining operates asilver mine in Nevada. Acquisition, exploration, and development costs totaled $5.6 million. After the silver is extracted in approximately five years, Smithson is obligated to restore the land to its original condition, including constructing a wildlife preserve. The company's controller has provided the following three cash flow possibilities for the restoration costs: 

(1) $500,000, 20% probability; 

(2) $550,000, 45% probability;

(3) $650,000, 35% probability. 

The company's credit-adjusted, risk-free rate of interest is 6%. What is the initial cost of the silver mine?

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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-0077400163

6th edition

Authors: J. David Spiceland, James Sepe, Mark Nelson

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