Younie Corporation Has Two Divisions: the South Division and the West

question 358

Multiple Choice

Younie Corporation has two divisions: the South Division and the West Division. The corporation's net operating income is $84,300. The South Division's divisional segment margin is $48,200 and the West Division's divisional segment margin is $172,000. What is the amount of the common fixed expense not traceable to the individual divisions?

• A) $256,300
• B) $220,200
• C) $135,900
• D) $132,500

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