Penny Worth Gaming, a computer enhancement company, has three product lines: audio enhancers, video enhancers, and connection-sp
eed accelerators. Common costs are allocated based on relative sales. A product line income statement follows: Penny Worth Gaming Income Statement For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Audio Video Accelerators Total Sales $1,200,000 $2,450,000 $2,400,000 $6,050,000 Less cost of goods sold 730,000 1,435,000 2,070,000 4,235,000 Gross margin 470,000 1,015,000 330,000 1,815,000 Less other variable costs 56,570 68,850 21,190 146,610 Contribution margin 413,430 946,150 308,810 1,668,390 Less direct salaries 152,160 164,690 60,340 377,190 Less common fixed costs: Rent 11,970 25,830 25,200 63,000 Utilities 4,370 9,430 9,200 23,000 Depreciation 5,890 12,710 12,400 31,000 Other administrative costs 79,230 170,970 166,800 417,000 Net income $159,810 $562,520 $34,870 $757,200 Since the profit for accelerator devices is relatively low, the company is considering dropping this product line. Determine the annual impact on profit of dropping accelerator products. The company will be off by $ if it drops accelerators.
