Question

Corporation has two divisions, East and West. The following information was taken from last year's income statement segmented by division:
East Division West Division Sales
$3,700,000 $2,300,000
Contribution margin $1,650,000 $1,000,000
Divisional segment margin $1,100,000 $350,000
Net operating income last year for SegR-7268 Corporation was $600,000. In last year's income statement segmented by division, what were SegR-7268's total common fixed expenses?
a) $2,050,000
b) $850,000
c) $2,300,000
d) $1,200,000

Answer 1

Answer:

b. $850,000

Explanation:

Divisional Segment Margin = $1,100,000 + $350,000

Divisional Segment Margin = $1,450,000

Net Operating Income = $600,000

Common fixed expenses = Divisional Segment Margin - Net Operating Income

Common fixed expenses = $1,450,000 - $600,000

Common fixed expenses = $850,000

So, SegR-7268's total common fixed expenses will be $850,000.