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The operations of Blink Corporation are divided into the Adams Division and the

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Question

The operations of Blink Corporation are divided into the Adams Division and the Carter Division. Projections for the next year are as follows:



Operating income for Blink Corporation as a whole if the Carter Division were dropped would be:

   Adams Division Carter Division Total       Sales $ 574,000   $ 350,000   $ 924,000     Variable costs 203,000   161,000   364,000     Contribution margin $ 371,000   $ 189,000   $ 560,000     Direct fixed costs 170,800   142,800   313,600     Segment margin $ 200,200   $ 46,200   $ 246,400     Allocated common costs 86,800   65,800   152,600     Operating income (loss) $ 113,400   $ (19,600) $ 93,800  

Explanation / Answer

Operating income for Blink Corporation as a whole if the Carter Division were dropped would be: $47600

Blink Corporation (with Adams Division) Amount $ Sales 574000 Variable costs 203000 Contribution margin 371000 Direct Fixed Costs 170800 Margin 200200 common costs (unavoidable costs) 152600 Operating Income (loss) $47600