Hidden Hollow Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $60,500,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 55,000,000 tons. During the current year, 17,050,000 tons we and sold. a. Determine the depletion rate. If required, round your answer to two decimal places. per ton b. Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year. Feedhaclk Check My Work Similar to the units-of-production method to depreciate a fixed asset, the depletion rate that is calculated stays constant no matter how much of the natural resource is extracted. Learning Objective 4 c. Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 to recognize the depletion expense. Depletion Expense Accumulated Depletion