Microhard produces tablets, laptops and televisions. Microhard typically sells 1,000 tablets a year. The tablet information is as follows: Selling price per unit $70 Direct material cost per unit $30 Direct labor cost per unit $10 Total unavoidable allocated overhead $47,000 How much would Operating Income decrease if Microhard were to eliminate the tablets? DO NOT INCLUDE PARENTHESES OR NEGATIVE SIGNS IN YOUR ANSWER.

Microhard produces tablets, laptops and televisions. Microhard typically sells 1,000 tablets a year. The tablet information is as follows: Selling price per unit $70 Direct material cost per unit $30 Direct labor cost per unit $10 Total unavoidable allocated overhead $47,000 How much would Operating Income decrease if Microhard were to eliminate the tablets? DO NOT INCLUDE PARENTHESES OR NEGATIVE SIGNS IN YOUR ANSWER.

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