Question

Neelon Corporation has two divisions: Southern Division and Northern Division. The following data are for the most recent operating period: Total Company Southern Division Northern Division Sales $ 418,000 $ 193,000 $ 225,000 Variable expenses $ 130,880 $ 79,130 $ 51,750 Traceable fixed expenses $ 186,000 $ 77,000 $ 109,000 Common fixed expense $ 79,420 $ 36,670 $ 42,750 The common fixed expenses have been allocated to the divisions on the basis of sales. What is the company's overall net operating income if it operates at the break-even points for its two divisions?

Answer 1

Answer:

Neelon Corporation

                                              Total Company   Southern   Northern

                                                                          Division      Division

Sales                                          $ 418,000    $ 193,000    $ 225,000

Variable expenses                    $ 130,880      $ 79,130        $ 51,750

Traceable fixed expenses       $ 186,000      $ 77,000     $ 109,000

Common fixed expense           $ 79,420      $ 36,670       $ 42,750

Net operating income               $ 21,700            $200         $21,500

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

                                             Total Company   Southern   Northern

                                                                          Division      Division

Sales                                          $ 418,000    $ 193,000    $ 225,000

Variable expenses                    $ 130,880      $ 79,130        $ 51,750

Traceable fixed expenses       $ 186,000      $ 77,000     $ 109,000

Common fixed expense           $ 79,420       $ 36,670      $ 42,750

Net operating income               $ 21,700             $200       $21,500

Neelon Corporation reaches break-even point when it will make no profit or loss.  This implies that its break-even point is reached when sales revenue equals both variable and fixed costs.  The excess that Neelon Corporation generates from sales revenue over total costs is regarded as operating income.