Carter Co. acquired drilling rights for $18,550,000. The oil deposit is estimated at 74,200,000 gallons. During the current year, 6,000,000 gallons were drilled. Journalize the adjusting entry at December 31 to recognize the depletion expense.
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\end{array} & \text { Debit } & \text { Credit } \
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Carter Co. acquired drilling rights for $18,550,000. The oil deposit is estimated at 74,200,000 gallons. During the current year, 6,000,000 gallons were drilled. Journalize the adjusting entry at December 31 to recognize the depletion expense.
Journal $$\begin{array} { | c | l | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Date } & \text { Description } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Post. } \
\text { Ref. }
\end{array} & \text { Debit } & \text { Credit } \
\hline & & & & \
\hline & & & & \
\hline & & & & \
\hline
\end{array}$$

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The Answer of Carter Co. acquired drilling rights for $18,550,000. The oil deposit is estimated at 74,200,000 gallons. During the current year, 6,000,000 gallons were drilled. Journalize the adjusting entry at December 31 to recognize the depletion expense.
Journal $$\begin{array} { | c | l | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Date } & \text { Description } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Post. } \
\text { Ref. }
\end{array} & \text { Debit } & \text { Credit } \
\hline & & & & \
\hline & & & & \
\hline & & & & \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Carter Co Acquired Drilling Rights for $18,550,000