Question

XYZ has two divisions: South and West. Overall net operating income is $26,900. South Division's segment margin is $42,800 and West Division's segment margin is $29,900. What is the amount of the common fixed expense not traceable to the individual divisions?

a. $45,800.
b. S56800.
с.$69,700.
d. $72,700.

Answer 1

a. $45,800.

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the common fixed expense not traceable is given below

Combined segment margin of two divisions ($42,800 + $29,900) $72,700

Less: net income -$26,900

Non traceable fixed cost $45,800

Hence, the amount of the common fixed expense not traceable to the individual divisions is $45,800

Therefore the option a is correct