A company purchased mineral assets holding approximately 240,000 tons of ore for $900,000. The estimated residual value of the assets is zero. During the first year, 40,500 tons are extracted and sold. What is the amount of depletion for the first year? (Round intermediary calculations to two decimal places, and your final answer to the nearest whole dollar)

A.) $151,875

B.) $10,800

C.) $240,000

D.) Cannot be determined from the data given