Hamilton,Inc

question 1

Multiple Choice

Hamilton,Inc.has two divisions,Parker and Blaine.Following is the income statement for the previous year: Of the total fixed costs,$600,000 are common fixed costs that are allocated equally between the divisions.What is Parker's segment margin?

• A)$150,000
• B)$450,000
• C)$600,000
• D)$1,200,000

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