The most recent monthly income statement for ABC Stores is given below:

		Total	Store A	Store B
	Sales..................................	1,200,000	$500,000	$700,000
	Variable expenses.............	600,000	250,000	350,000
	Contribution margin..........	600,000	250,000	350,000
	Traceable fixed expenses..	400,000	100,000	300,000
	Store segment margin.......	200,000	150,000	50,000
	Common fixed expenses	150,000	62,505	87,495
	Net operating income........	$ 50,000	$87,495	($ 37,495)

Due to its poor showing, consideration is being given to closing Store B. Studies show that if Store B is closed, one-third of its traceable fixed expenses will continue unchanged. The studies also show that closing Store B would result in a 50 percent increase in sales in Store A. The company allocates common fixed expenses to the stores on the basis of sales dollars.

Compute the overall increase or decrease in the company's operating income if Store B is closed. Show your work!