Fido Company has three segments, one of which is unprofitable. The Duchess Doggy Biscuit segment had the following results last period: Sales $1,040,000 Variable expenses (640,000) Contribution margin 400,000 (540,000) Fixed expenses Net loss $(140,000) If the Duchess Doggy Biscuit segment is eliminated, 50% of the fixed expenses can also be eliminated, the other 50% will be reallocated. What will happen to company net income if this product line is eliminated? O Decrease by $400,000. ODecrease by $130,000. O Increase by $140,000. Increase by $270,000. 2-56 PM 11/10/2019 hp end dn 6d home ins prt sc delete 12 to
Fido Company has three segments, one of which is unprofitable. The Duchess Doggy Biscuit segment had the following results last period: Sales $1,040,000 Variable expenses (640,000) Contribution margin 400,000 (540,000) Fixed expenses Net loss $(140,000) If the Duchess Doggy Biscuit segment is eliminated, 50% of the fixed expenses can also be eliminated, the other 50% will be reallocated. What will happen to company net income if this product line is eliminated? O Decrease by $400,000. ODecrease by $130,000. O Increase by $140,000. Increase by $270,000. 2-56 PM 11/10/2019 hp end dn 6d home ins prt sc delete 12 to
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Transcribed Image Text:Fido Company has three segments, one of which is unprofitable.
The Duchess Doggy Biscuit segment had the following results last
period:
Sales
$1,040,000
Variable expenses
(640,000)
Contribution margin
400,000
(540,000)
Fixed expenses
Net loss
$(140,000)
If the Duchess Doggy Biscuit segment is eliminated, 50% of the
fixed expenses can also be eliminated, the other 50% will be
reallocated. What will happen to company net income if this
product line is eliminated?
O Decrease by $400,000.
ODecrease by $130,000.
O Increase by $140,000.
Increase by $270,000.
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