Sheridan, Inc. operates three divisions, Weak, Average, and Strong. As it turns out, the Weak division has
Question:
Sheridan, Inc. operates three divisions, Weak, Average, and Strong. As it turns out, the Weak division has the lowest operating income, and the president wants to close it. "Survival of the fittest, I say!" was his response when the Weak division's manager, insisted Richard, that his division earned money for the company. Following is the most recent financial analysis for each division:
Weak | Average | Strong | ||||||
Sales revenue | $127,900 | $448,000 | $539,400 | |||||
Variable expenses | 56,600 | 245,600 | 305,200 | |||||
Contribution margin | 71,300 | 202,400 | 234,200 | |||||
Direct expenses | 37,900 | 71,300 | 116,500 | |||||
Allocated expenses | 68,200 | 68,200 | 68,200 | |||||
Operating income | $(34,800) | $62,900 | $49,500 |
(c)
Your answer is partially correct.
Based on the way allocated expenses are divided among the divisions, what do you think will happen to the Average division if the company continues to prepare financial statements in this way, assuming Weak was dropped?
If Weak is dropped, then Average will report allocated expenses of $ 102300. (Correct) resulting in an select an option operating income. (correct) of $ ??????????? for the division. |