Question

Corporation is considering permanently shutting down a department that has an annual contribution margin of $32,000 and $64,000 in annual fixed costs. Of the fixed costs, $16,000 cannot be avoided. The effect of eliminating this department on Fabio's overall net operating income would be:________.

Answer 1

an increase of $16,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation for what The effect of eliminating this department on Fabio's overall net operating income would be

Calculatation of Segment Margin

Contribution Margin 32,000.00

Less Avoidable Fixed Costs( 48,000.00)

(64,000+16,000)

Segment Margin (-$16,000)

Based on the above calculation in a situation where the department was eliminated it means that the company have to eliminate the segment margin department's with negative amount of $16,000 which will lead to the overall net operating income to increase by the amount of $16,000

Therefore The effect of eliminating this department on Fabio's overall net operating income would be:an increase of $16,000