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O\'Neill, Incorporated\'s segmented income statement for the most recent month i

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Question

O'Neill, Incorporated's segmented income statement for the most recent month is given below.


For each of the following questions, refer back to the above original data.

A proposal has been made that will lower variable expenses in Store A to 62% of sales. However, this reduction can only be accomplished by an increase in Store A's traceable fixed expenses of $12,650. If this proposal is implemented and sales remain constant, overall company net operating income should:

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increase by $1,980

decrease by $12,650

decrease by $1,980

remains the same

Total Company Store A Store B Sales $407,000 $133,000 $274,000 Variable expenses 264,230 97,090 167,140 Contribution margin 142,770 35,910 106,860 Traceable fixed expenses 89,800 31,600 58,200 Segment margin 52,970 $4,310 $48,660 Common fixed expenses 28,350 Net operating income $24,620

Explanation / Answer

Answer

Store A

Working

Current Scenario

Proposed Scenario

A

Sales

$                           133,000.00

$             133,000.00

B

Variable expenses

$                             97,090.00

$               82,460.00 [$ 133,000 x 62%]

C = A - B

Contribution margin

$                             35,910.00

$               50,540.00

D

Traceable Fixed expense

$                             31,600.00

$               44,250.00 [$ 31,600 + $ 12,650]

E = C - D

Segment Margin

$                               4,310.00

$                 6,290.00

A [calculated above]

Segment Margin under Proposed Scenario

$                               6,290.00

B [calculated above]

Segment Margin under Current Scenario

$                               4,310.00

C = A - B

Increase in Net Operating Income

$                               1,980.00

Correct Answer

Option #1: Increase by $ 1,980

Store A

Working

Current Scenario

Proposed Scenario

A

Sales

$                           133,000.00

$             133,000.00

B

Variable expenses

$                             97,090.00

$               82,460.00 [$ 133,000 x 62%]

C = A - B

Contribution margin

$                             35,910.00

$               50,540.00

D

Traceable Fixed expense

$                             31,600.00

$               44,250.00 [$ 31,600 + $ 12,650]

E = C - D

Segment Margin

$                               4,310.00

$                 6,290.00