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The Northern Division of Southwest Clothing Inc. forecasts (has budgeted) the following income statement for the upcoming year: Sales $850,000 Variable Costs (520,000) Contribution Margin 330,000 Fixed Costs (480,000) Operating loss ($150,000) Unfortunately, every other division in the company is also expecting an operating loss for the coming year. The company's management is considering shutting down the Northern Division and has determined that $350,000 of the $480,000 Fixed Costs shown would be eliminated if that happens. If the Northern Division is shutdown, what is the change (impact) in Southwest's forecast operating results

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Answer:

Operating loss will decrease by $20,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Operating loss from normal business activities and if the division is not shut down = $150,000.

Operating loss if division is shut down by the management = $130,000 ($480,000 - $350,000) because the management has determined that $350,000 of the $480,000 Fixed Costs shown would be eliminated if that happens.

So, if the Northern Division is shutdown, the Operating loss will decrease by $20,000 (From $150,000 to $130,000)

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