Wildhorse, Inc. operates three divisions, Weak, Average, and Strong. As it turns out, the Weak division has the lowest operating income, and the president wants to close it. "Survival of the fittest, I say!" was his response when the Weak division's manager, insisted Chris, that his division earned money for the company. Following is the most recent financial analysis for each division: Weak Average Strong Sales revenue $ 126,900 $ 450,000 $ 527,600 Variable expenses 57,000 246,000 300,500 Contribution margin 69,900 204,000 227,100 Direct expenses 30,600 77,800 113,200 Allocated expenses 69,000 69,000 69,000 Operating income $( 29,700) $ 57,200 $ 44,900

Wildhorse, Inc. operates three divisions, Weak, Average, and Strong. As it turns out, the Weak division has the lowest operating income, and the president wants to close it. "Survival of the fittest, I say!" was his response when the Weak division's manager, insisted Chris, that his division earned money for the company. Following is the most recent financial analysis for each division: Weak Average Strong Sales revenue $ 126,900 $ 450,000 $ 527,600 Variable expenses 57,000 246,000 300,500 Contribution margin 69,900 204,000 227,100 Direct expenses 30,600 77,800 113,200 Allocated expenses 69,000 69,000 69,000 Operating income $( 29,700) $ 57,200 $ 44,900

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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