A can manufacturing company produces and sells three different types of cans: Versions X, Y, and Z. A high-level, simplified profit/loss statement for the company is provided here. Corporate overhead (rent, general and administrative expense, etc.) is allocated equally among the three product versions. After reviewing the statement, company managers are concerned about the loss on Version Z and are considering ceasing production of that version. Should they do so? Why or whynot?

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Version XVersion Y Version ZTotal ersioil Net Can Sale$ Variable Costs Corporate Overhead Contribution to Profit $180,000 $240,000 105,000 $525,000 82,500322,500 60,000 180,000 60,000 15 45