Question

Based on the segment income statement below, Chips, Inc. is considering eliminating its Barbecue Division line. Revenue from Barbecue Division sales $ 510,000 Salaries for Barbecue Division workers (110,000 ) Direct material (315,000 ) Sunk costs (equipment depreciation) (77,500 ) Allocated company-wide facility-sustaining costs (55,000 ) Net loss $ (47,500 ) If Barbecue Division were eliminated, profitability would

Answer 1

Answer: Decrease by $70000

Explanation:

Before the Barbecue Division is eliminated, the profit gotten will be:

Revenue from Barbecue Division sales = $510,000

Less: Salaries = $110000

Less: Direct material = $315000

Profit = $70000

Therefore, based on the analysis above, If Barbecue Division were eliminated, profitability would decrease by $70000