Ruhlen Corporation's Small Craft Division Reported a Net Operating Loss

question 51

Multiple Choice

Ruhlen Corporation's Small Craft division reported a net operating loss of $2,300,000 in the most recent reporting period.The division absorbed common fixed corporate expenses of $2,500,000.The division's segment margin is

• A)$(2,500,000).
• B)$(2,300,000).
• C)$200,000.
• D)$4,800,000.

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