Hong Publishing has purchased Lang Publishing. After reviewing titles from both companies, a decision must be made to determine what titles must be dropped. The following information is available to make the decision. Title x Title Z Title Y $151,000 76,000 $75,000 29,000 15,000 $31,000 Sales $99,000 Variable Cost 51,000 Contribution Margin $48,000 Direct Fixed Cost 19,000 Allocated Common Fixed Cost 10,000 Net Income $19,000 A. What is the total income if all titles were produced? B. If Title X was dropped, what would be the effect on Net Income? Loss C. How much did Title X Contribute to Fixed Costs? $199,000 100,000 $99,000 40,000 21,000 $38,000 D. Determine the cost and the amount that will remain even if Title X is dropped. Allocated Fixed Cost E. Which costs and amount will be eliminated if Title X is dropped? Contribution Margin Direct Fixed Cost
Hong Publishing has purchased Lang Publishing. After reviewing titles from both companies, a decision must be made to determine what titles must be dropped. The following information is available to make the decision. Title x Title Z Title Y $151,000 76,000 $75,000 29,000 15,000 $31,000 Sales $99,000 Variable Cost 51,000 Contribution Margin $48,000 Direct Fixed Cost 19,000 Allocated Common Fixed Cost 10,000 Net Income $19,000 A. What is the total income if all titles were produced? B. If Title X was dropped, what would be the effect on Net Income? Loss C. How much did Title X Contribute to Fixed Costs? $199,000 100,000 $99,000 40,000 21,000 $38,000 D. Determine the cost and the amount that will remain even if Title X is dropped. Allocated Fixed Cost E. Which costs and amount will be eliminated if Title X is dropped? Contribution Margin Direct Fixed Cost
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