Fuel Inc. sells gas, diesel, and propane. The income statement for a recent month was as...

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Fuel Inc. sells gas, diesel, and propane. The income statement for a recent month was as follows: Fuel Inc. Income Statement Recent Month Gas Diesel Propane $ 650,000 $ 275,000 125,000 Sales revenue Direct materials Gross margin Overhead expenses (all fixed cost). Operating income 325,000 $325,000 Total $1,000,000 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 75,000 50,000 $ 25,000 $ 150,000 260,000 110,000 30,000 400,000 $ 65,000 $ 40,000 S (5,000) $100,000 5. Based on Fuel Inc.'s income statement of the recent month, should sales of the loss-making propane product be discontinued? Fuel Inc. sells gas, diesel, and propane. The income statement for a recent month was as follows: Fuel Inc. Income Statement Recent Month Gas Diesel Propane $ 650,000 $ 275,000 125,000 Sales revenue Direct materials Gross margin Overhead expenses (all fixed cost). Operating income 325,000 $325,000 Total $1,000,000 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 75,000 50,000 $ 25,000 $ 150,000 260,000 110,000 30,000 400,000 $ 65,000 $ 40,000 S (5,000) $100,000 5. Based on Fuel Inc.'s income statement of the recent month, should sales of the loss-making propane product be discontinued?

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