Question

Miscavage Corporation has two divisions: the Beta Division and the Alpha Division. The Beta Division has sales of $265,000, variable expenses of $141,600, and traceable fixed expenses of $66,800. The Alpha Division has sales of $575,000, variable expenses of $321,800, and traceable fixed expenses of $126,300. The total amount of common fixed expenses not traceable to the individual divisions is $126,200. What is the company's net operating income

Answer 1

Answer:

$57,300

Explanation:

Calculation to determine the company's net operating income

Sales $840,000

($265,000+$575,000)

Less Variable expenses $463,400

($141,600+$321,800)

Contribution margin $376,600

($840,000-$463,400)

Less Traceable fixed expenses $193,100

($66,800+$126,300)

Divisional segment margin $183,500

Less Common fixed expenses $126,200

Net Operating Income $57,300

Therefore the company's net operating income will be $57,300