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Insider Corporation has two divisions, J and K. During March, the contribution m

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Insider Corporation has two divisions, J and K. During March, the contribution margin in Division J was $31,000. The contribution margin ratio in Division K was 40%, its sales were $126,000, and its segment margin was $33,000. The common fixed expenses in the company were $41,000, and the company's net operating income was $18,500. The segment margin for Division J was:

Insider Corporation has two divisions, J and K. During March, the contribution margin in Division J was $31,000. The contribution margin ratio in Division K was 40%, its sales were $126,000, and its segment margin was $33,000. The common fixed expenses in the company were $41,000, and the company's net operating income was $18,500. The segment margin for Division J was:

Explanation / Answer

Contribution Margin

31000

Contribution Margin Ratio

40%

Sales

126000

Segment Margin

33000

Fixed Cost

41000

Net Operating Income

18500

Contribution Margin of Division K = Sales* Contribution Ratio

                                                       =

126000*40%

50400

Total

31000+50400

Total Contribution Margin

81400

Less: Fixed Cost

-41000

Total Margin

40400

Fixed cost of K = 33000--18500

=14500

Fixed Cost of J

41000-14500

26500

Segment Margin

31000-26500

=

4500

Contribution Margin

31000

Contribution Margin Ratio

40%

Sales

126000

Segment Margin

33000

Fixed Cost

41000

Net Operating Income

18500

Contribution Margin of Division K = Sales* Contribution Ratio

                                                       =

126000*40%

50400

Total

31000+50400

Total Contribution Margin

81400

Less: Fixed Cost

-41000

Total Margin

40400

Fixed cost of K = 33000--18500

=14500

Fixed Cost of J

41000-14500

26500

Segment Margin

31000-26500

=

4500