1.What is the financial advantage (disadvantage) per quarter of discontinuing the racing bikes? 2. Should the production and sale of racing bikers be discontinued? The Regal Cycle Company manufactures three types of bicycles-a dirt bike, a mountain bike, and a racing bike. Data on sales andexpenses for the past quarter follow:MountainRacing Bikes$ 60,00033,00027,000TotalDirt BikesBikesSales$ 300,000120,000180,000$ 90,00027,00063,000$ 150,00060,000Variable manufacturing and selling expensesContribution marginFixed expenses:Advertising, traceableDepreciation of special equipmentSalaries of product-line managersAllocated common fixed expenses*Total fixed expenses90,00010,0006,00012,00018,00014,0009,00013,00030,00066,0006,0008,00010,00012,00036,00030,00023,00035,00060,000148,00046,000Net operating income (loss)$ 32,000$ 17,000$ 24,000$ (9,000)*Allocated on the basis of sales dollars.Management is concerned about the continued losses shown by the racing bikes and wants a recommendation as to whether or notthe line should be discontinued. The special equipment used to produce racing bikes has no resale value and does not wear out.Aloxt

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