Carla Vista, Inc. operates three divisions, Weak, Average, and Strong As it turns out, the Weak division has the lowest operating income, and the president wants to close it. "Survival of the fittest, I say!" was his response when the Weak division's manager, insisted Joseph, that his division earned money for the company. Following is the most recent financial analysis for each division: Average Strong $449,000 $546,900 245,800 300,700 203,200 246.200 79,700 112,700 68,600 68,600 $54,900 $64,900 Sales revenue Variable expenses Contribution margin Direct expenses Allocated expenses Operating income (a) Weak $125,400 53.900 71.500 35,100 68.600 $(32,200) Prepare a revised income statement showing the segment margin for each division V V V S Weak Average 11 Strong Total

Carla Vista, Inc. operates three divisions, Weak, Average, and Strong As it turns out, the Weak division has the lowest operating income, and the president wants to close it. "Survival of the fittest, I say!" was his response when the Weak division's manager, insisted Joseph, that his division earned money for the company. Following is the most recent financial analysis for each division: Average Strong $449,000 $546,900 245,800 300,700 203,200 246.200 79,700 112,700 68,600 68,600 $54,900 $64,900 Sales revenue Variable expenses Contribution margin Direct expenses Allocated expenses Operating income (a) Weak $125,400 53.900 71.500 35,100 68.600 $(32,200) Prepare a revised income statement showing the segment margin for each division V V V S Weak Average 11 Strong Total

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