8. Farmlt, Inc. has 2 small retail stores that specialize in fence supplies and small tools. The company's income statement shows the following results for the current year. Total Fence Supplies Small Tools $1,000,000 $200,000 $ 600,000 $100,000 $350,000 $140,000 $50,000 $ 90,000 ($40,000) Sales Variable Costs Fixed Costs Operating Income $800,000 $500,000 $210,000 The company is concerned about future profits as sales have been dropping a small amount consistently every year due to a new competitor. The accountant analyzed the fixed costs and determined that 40% is direct to fence supplies, 20% is direct to small tools, and 40% is allocated one half to each product line. Determine the change to operating income if the company decides not to sell small tools.
8. Farmlt, Inc. has 2 small retail stores that specialize in fence supplies and small tools. The company's income statement shows the following results for the current year. Total Fence Supplies Small Tools $1,000,000 $200,000 $ 600,000 $100,000 $350,000 $140,000 $50,000 $ 90,000 ($40,000) Sales Variable Costs Fixed Costs Operating Income $800,000 $500,000 $210,000 The company is concerned about future profits as sales have been dropping a small amount consistently every year due to a new competitor. The accountant analyzed the fixed costs and determined that 40% is direct to fence supplies, 20% is direct to small tools, and 40% is allocated one half to each product line. Determine the change to operating income if the company decides not to sell small tools.
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