8. The Milham Company has two divisions - East and West. The divisions have the following...

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8. The Milham Company has two divisions - East and West. The divisions have the following revenues and expenses: Sales......... Variable costs....... Traceable fixed costs.......... Allocated common corporate costs Net operating income (loss) ...... East West $720,000 $350,000 370,000 240,000 130,000 80,000 120,000 50,000 $100,000 $ (20,000) Management at Milham is pondering the elimination of the West Division since it has shown an operating loss for the past several years. If the West Division were eliminated, its traceable fixed costs could be avoided. Total common corporate costs would be unaffected by this decision. Prepare an analysis and recommendation regarding the proposed elimination of West Division. 8. The Milham Company has two divisions - East and West. The divisions have the following revenues and expenses: Sales......... Variable costs....... Traceable fixed costs.......... Allocated common corporate costs Net operating income (loss) ...... East West $720,000 $350,000 370,000 240,000 130,000 80,000 120,000 50,000 $100,000 $ (20,000) Management at Milham is pondering the elimination of the West Division since it has shown an operating loss for the past several years. If the West Division were eliminated, its traceable fixed costs could be avoided. Total common corporate costs would be unaffected by this decision. Prepare an analysis and recommendation regarding the proposed elimination of West Division.

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