The Alligator segment of Wildhorse Specialty Meats is operating at a loss and has the following data: Sales Variable expenses Fixed expenses $732000 512400 366000 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. O $439200 increase. O $36600 decrease. O $36600 increase. O $183000 increase.

The Alligator segment of Wildhorse Specialty Meats is operating at a loss and has the following data: Sales Variable expenses Fixed expenses $732000 512400 366000 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. O $439200 increase. O $36600 decrease. O $36600 increase. O $183000 increase.

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