Flowers Galore Is Considering a Merger with Balloons N More

question 91

Multiple Choice

Flowers Galore is considering a merger with Balloons N More. Flowers Galore's total operating costs of producing services are $400,000 for a sales volume of $4 million. Balloons' total operating costs of producing services are $30,000 for a sales volume of $700,000. If the two firms merge, calculate the total average cost for the merged firm assuming no synergies.

• A) 4.29 percent
• B) 9.15 percent
• C) 10.00 percent
• D) 7.14 percent

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Definitions:

Segmented Income Statement

An income statement that breaks down revenues, expenses, and profitability by segments, such as product line, service line, or geographical region.

Net Operating Income

The profit derived from a company's regular business operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

Sales Territory

A specific geographical area or group of customers assigned to a salesperson or team for the purpose of marketing and selling products or services.

Common Fixed Expenses

Expenses that remain constant in total regardless of changes in the level of activity or volume of output and are shared by more than one segment of a business.