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Diversified Machines has four product lines, one of which reflects the following results: Diversified Machines has four product lines, one of which reflects the following results:   If this product line is eliminated, 40% of the fixed expenses can be eliminated and the other 60% will be allocated to other product lines.If management decides to eliminate this product line, what will happen to the company's net income? A) It will increase by $20,000. B) It will decrease by $52,000. C) It will decrease by $32,000. D) It will increase by $48,000. If this product line is eliminated, 40% of the fixed expenses can be eliminated and the other 60% will be allocated to other product lines.If management decides to eliminate this product line, what will happen to the company's net income?


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