The West Division of Nieto Company reported the following data for the current year. Sales of $3,017,600, costs variable 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 west division?
The West Division of Nieto Company reported the following data for the current year. Sales of $3,017,600, costs variable 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 west division?
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Transcribed Image Text:The West
Division of
Nieto Company reported
the following data for the
current year. Sales of
$3,017,600,
costs
variable
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 west division?
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