Nantor Corporation Has Two Divisions, Southern and Northern

question 42

Multiple Choice

Nantor Corporation has two divisions, Southern and Northern. The following information was taken from last year's income statement segmented by division: Net operating income last year for Nantor Corporation was $800,000.
If the Northern Division's sales last year were $600,000 higher, how would this have changed Nantor's net operating income? (Assume no change in selling prices, variable expenses per unit, or fixed expenses.)

• A) $240,000 increase
• B) $60,000 increase
• C) $160,000 increase
• D) $1,200,000 increase

---

Definitions:

Norms

Norms are shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups, organizations, or cultures.

Productivity

The measurement of efficiency in which goods and services are produced, often evaluated in terms of output per unit of input.

Team-building

Activities and initiatives designed to enhance cohesion, cooperation, and performance of a team.

Data Analysis

The process of examining datasets to draw conclusions about the information they contain, often involving the application of statistical methods and computer software.