The Alligator segment of Carla Vista Specialty Meats is operating at a loss and has the following data: Sales S 576000 Variable expenses 403200 Fixed expenses 288000 If the Alligator segment is eliminated, what will be the effect on the remaining company? Assume that 50% of the fixed expenses will be eliminated and the rest will be allocated to the segments of the remaining company. Select answer from the options below $28800 increase. $28800 decrease. $345600 increase. $144000 increase.

The Alligator segment of Carla Vista Specialty Meats is operating at a loss and has the following data: Sales S 576000 Variable expenses 403200 Fixed expenses 288000 If the Alligator segment is eliminated, what will be the effect on the remaining company? Assume that 50% of the fixed expenses will be eliminated and the rest will be allocated to the segments of the remaining company. Select answer from the options below $28800 increase. $28800 decrease. $345600 increase. $144000 increase.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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