Question
The following is the income statement by segments for JacobCorp.
Income Statement |
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Company |
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Television |
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Computer |
Sales |
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$ 490,000 |
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$ 330,000 |
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$ 160,000 |
Variable costs |
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230,000 |
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150,000 |
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80,000 |
Contribution Margin |
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260,000 |
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180,000 |
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80,000 |
Traceable Fixed Costs |
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165,000 |
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90,000 |
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75,000 |
Common costs Allocated |
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60,000 |
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39,600 |
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20,400 |
Profit |
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$ 35,000 |
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$ 50,400 |
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$ (15,400) |
The company is consideringeliminating Computer division as it currently shows a loss of$15,400. Determine the company total profit if the Computerdivision is eliminated.
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a. |
$24,600 |
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b. |
$55,400 |
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c. |
$30,000 |
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d. |
$45,000 |
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e. |
Correct answer not listed |