Fernstrom Corporation Has Two Divisions: East and West

question 195

Multiple Choice

Fernstrom Corporation has two divisions: East and West. Data from the most recent month appear below: The company's common fixed expenses total $52,140. If the company operates at exactly the break-even sales of the East Division and West Division, what would be the company's overall net operating income?

• A) $0
• B) ($235,140)
• C) ($52,140)
• D) $30,540

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