The east Division of Mari Company reported the following data for the current year. Sales of $3,017,600, variable costs of $1,948,900, controllable fixed costs of $605,800, and average operating assets of $4,921,300. Why is top management unhappy with the east division? [General Accounting 6.7 - 7 PTS]

The east Division of Mari Company reported the following data for the current year. Sales of $3,017,600, variable costs of $1,948,900, controllable fixed costs of $605,800, and average operating assets of $4,921,300. Why is top management unhappy with the east division? [General Accounting 6.7 - 7 PTS]

Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)

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Chapter14: Decentralized Operations

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