The Following Information Pertains to the Lower Division of Pompeii

question 45

Multiple Choice

The following information pertains to the Lower Division of Pompeii Company: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Net Sales } & \$ 25,000 \\\text { Variable costs: } & \\\text { Cost of merchandise sold } & 7,200 \\\text { Operating expenses } & 2,700 \\\text { Fixed costs: } & \\\text { Controllable by segment manager } & 2,400 \\\text { Controllable by others } & 1,000 \\\text { Unallocated costs } & 600\end{array}$$ The contribution controllable by a segment manager is _____.

• A)$7,100
• B)$7,700
• C)$11,100
• D)$12,700

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