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1. The following information relates to next year\'s projected operating results

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Question

1.

The following information relates to next year's projected operating results of the Consumer Division of Nampa Corporation:
  

Contribution margin

$1,800,000

Fixed expenses

   2,100,000

Net operating loss

  ($300,000)


If the Consumer Division is eliminated, $1,600,000 of the above fixed expenses could be avoided. What will be the effect on Nampa's profit next year if Consumer Division is eliminated?

A.

$300,000 decrease

B.

$300,000 increase

C.

$200,000 decrease

D.

$200,000 increase

1.

The following information relates to next year's projected operating results of the Consumer Division of Nampa Corporation:
  

Contribution margin

$1,800,000

Fixed expenses

   2,100,000

Net operating loss

  ($300,000)


If the Consumer Division is eliminated, $1,600,000 of the above fixed expenses could be avoided. What will be the effect on Nampa's profit next year if Consumer Division is eliminated?

A.

$300,000 decrease

B.

$300,000 increase

C.

$200,000 decrease

D.

$200,000 increase

Explanation / Answer

Unavoidable fixed expenses=($2,100,000-$1,600,000)=$500,000

Hence net operating loss would be $500,000 as a result of elimination of the Consumer Division.

Hence effect on profit=decrease in profits=($500,000-$300,000)=$200,000(C).