Uchimura Corporation Has Two Divisions: the AFE Division and the GBI

question 83

Multiple Choice

Uchimura Corporation has two divisions: the AFE Division and the GBI Division. The corporation's net operating income is $12,400. The AFE Division's divisional segment margin is $84,600 and the GBI Division's divisional segment margin is $49,100. What is the amount of the common fixed expense not traceable to the individual divisions?

• A) $97,000
• B) $121,300
• C) $61,500
• D) $133,700

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