Question: Please solve this problem Problem 20-SA (Part Level Submission) Brislin Company has four operating divisions. During the first quarter of 2017, the company reported aggregate
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Problem 20-SA (Part Level Submission) Brislin Company has four operating divisions. During the first quarter of 2017, the company reported aggregate income from operations of $194,100 and the following divisional results. Division IV Sales Cost of goods sold Selling and administrative expenses Income (loss) from operations $251,000 $195,000 $502,000 $446,000 205,000 190,000 302,000 251,000 62,000 60,000 54,000 $ (29,900) (57,000) $140,000 $141,000 75,900 Analysis reveals the following percentages of variable costs in each division. IV 73 % 62 Cost of goods sold Selling and administrative expenses 39 57 Discontinuance of any division would save 50% of the fixed costs and expenses for that division. Top management is very concerned about the unprofitable divisions (I and II). Consensus is that one or both of the divisions should be discontinued 68 % 90% 79 % 49
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