Gata Co Plans to Discontinue a Department That Has a $48,000

question 1

Multiple Choice

Gata Co. plans to discontinue a department that has a $48,000 contribution margin and $96,000 of fixed costs. Of these fixed costs, $42,000 cannot be avoided. What would be the effect of this discontinuance on Gata's overall net operating income?

• A)Decrease of $48,000.
• B)Decrease of $6,000.
• C)Increase of $6,000.
• D)Increase of $48,000.

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