Question

Carter Industries has two divisions: the West Division and the East Division. Information relating to the divisions for the year just ended is as follows: West East Units produced and sold 33,000 43,000 Selling price per unit $ 8 $ 15 Variable costs per unit 4 5 Direct fixed cost 51,000 113,000 Common fixed cost 43,000 43,000 Common fixed expenses have been allocated equally to each of the two divisions. Carter's segment margin for the West Division is:

Answer 1

Answer:

$81,000

Explanation:

Segment margin is derived by deducting all expenses that are directly traceable to the segment and it does not include corporate common expenses.

Particulars                         Amount

Contribution                       $132,000  [33,000*(8-4)]

Less: Direct fixed cost      ($51,000)

Segment Margin               $81,000

So, Carter's segment margin for the West Division is $81,000.