Consider the following statements:

I. A division's net operating income, after deducting both traceable and allocated common fixed costs, is negative.
II. The division's avoidable fixed costs exceed its contribution margin.
III. The division's traceable fixed costs plus its allocated common corporate costs exceed its contribution margin.

Which of the above statements is a valid reason for eliminating the division?

a) Only III

b) Only II

c) Only I and II

d) Only I

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A valid reason for eliminating the division is that the divisions avoidable fixed costs ... View the full answer