Clay Incorporated has two divisions, Myrtle and Laurel. The following is the segmented income statement for the
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Clay Incorporated has two divisions, Myrtle and Laurel. The following is the segmented income statement for the previous year:
Myrtle | Laurel | Total | |
Sales revenue | $ 563,000 | $ 336,500 | $ 899,500 |
Variable Costs | 100,600 | 100,600 | 201,200 |
Contribution Margin | $ 462,400 | $ 235,900 | $ 698,300 |
Direct fixed costs | 76,600 | 74,600 | 151,200 |
Segment margin | $ 385,800 | $ 161,300 | $ 547,100 |
Common fixed costs (allocated) | 284,750 | 171,000 | 455,750 |
Net operating income (loss) | $ 101,050 | $ (9,700) | $ 91,350 |
What would Clay's income (loss) be if the Laurel Division was dropped and all common fixed costs are unavoidable?
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