Question

Boots Plus has two product​ lines: Hiking boots and Fashion boots. Income statement data for the most recent year​ follow: Total Hiking Fashion Sales revenue ​ $520,000 $380,000 $140,000 Variable expenses ​ 365,000 245,000 120,000 Contribution margin ​ 155,000 135,000 20,000 Fixed expenses 81,000 40,500 40,500Operating income​ (loss) $74,000 $94,500 $(20,500)Assuming the Fashion line is​ discontinued, total fixed costs remain​ unchanged, and the space formerly used to produce the line is rented for per​ year, how will operating income be​ affected?A. Increase $157,000.B. Decrease $49,500.C. Increase $6,000.D. Increase $83,000.

Answer 1

Question Completion:

Assuming that the rent received from the Fashion line space is $40,500.

Answer:

Boots Plus

The operating income will be increased by $20,500.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Boots Plus Income Statement before the discontinuation of Fashion line:

                                             Total      Hiking        Fashion

Sales revenue               $520,000  $380,000   $140,000

Variable expenses ​         365,000    245,000     120,000

Contribution margin ​       155,000     135,000      20,000

Fixed expenses                 81,000       40,500      40,500

Operating income​ (loss) $74,000    $94,500  $(20,500)

Elimination of the Fashion line

Boots Plus Income Statement after the discontinuation of Fashion line::

                                              Total

Sales revenue                  $380,000

Variable expenses ​            245,000

Contribution margin ​          135,000

Fixed expenses                    81,000

Rent income                        40,500

Operating income​ (loss)  $94,500