Introduction To Managerial Accounting
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Sharon Mars, a recent graduate of Bell's accounting program, evaluated the operating performance of Carla Vista Company's
six divisions. Sharon made the following presentation to Carla Vista's board of directors and suggested the Percy Division be
eliminated. "If the Percy Division is eliminated," she said, "our total profits would increase by $25,300."
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Five Divisions
Percy
Division
Total
Sales
$1,663,000 $100,900
$1,763,900
Cost of goods sold
978,400
76,500
1,054,900
Gross profit
684,600
24,400
709,000
Operating expenses
528,500
49,700
578,200
Net income
$156,100 $(25,300 )
$130,800
In the Percy Division, cost of goods sold is $60,100 variable and $16,400 fixed, and operating expenses are $29,100 variable
and $20,600 fixed. None of the Percy Division's fixed costs will be eliminated if the division is discontinued.
Is Sharon right about eliminating the Percy Division? Prepare a schedule to support your answer. (Enter negative amounts using
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