The operations of Smits Corporation are divided into the Child Division and the

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The operations of Smits Corporation are divided into the Child Division and the Jackson Division. Projections for the next year are as follows:

Operating income for Smits Corporation as a whole if the Jackson Division were dropped would be?

Child
Division Jackson
Division
Total Sales revenue $250,000 $180,000 $430,000 Variable expenses   90,000 100,000 190,000 Contribution margin $160,000 $80,000 $240,000 Direct fixed expenses   75,000   62,500 137,500 Segment margin $85,000 $17,500 $102,500 Allocated common costs   35,000   27,500   62,500 Total relevant benefit (loss) $50,000 $(10,000) $40,000

Explanation / Answer

Current Total relevant benefit (loss) 40000 Loss in Contribution margin -80000 Avoidable Direct fixed expenses 62500 Operating income if the Jackson Division were dropped 22500

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