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AysviL [449]
4 years ago
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The following information pertains to the Southern Division of Olson Company: Net Sales $5,250 Variable Costs: Cost of merchandi

se sold 1,200 Operating expenses 450 Fixed costs: Controllable by segment manager 600 Controllable by others 1,250 Unallocated costs 1,150 The contribution controllable by a segment manager is ________.
Business
1 answer:
Andru [333]4 years ago
8 0

Answer:

The contribution controllable by a segment manager is $ 1,850

Explanation:

Segment Manager`s performance is evaluated on be bases of items directly controllable by them ( controllable contribution)

<u>Calculation of Controllable Contribution :</u>

Net Sales                                                                        $5,250

<em>Less</em> Variable Costs :

Cost of merchandise sold                                               (1,200)

Operating expenses                                                          (450)

Controllable Contribution                                                3,600

<em>Less</em> Controllable Costs:

Fixed Cost Controllable                                                    (600)

Unallocated costs                                                             (1,150)

Contribution Controllable -Segment Manager                1,850

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