Cook Company Has Two Divisions-Eastern and Western

question 1

Multiple Choice

Cook Company has two divisions-Eastern and Western.The divisions have the following revenues and expenses: The management of Cook is considering the elimination of the Eastern Division.If the Eastern Division were eliminated,the direct fixed costs associated with this division could be avoided.However,corporate costs would still be $305,000 in total.Given these data,the elimination of the Eastern Division would result in an overall company net income (loss) of:

• A) $15,000.
• B) ($60,000).
• C) ($75,000).
• D) ($155,000).

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Cost

The cost of raw materials that can be directly attributed to the production of a finished good.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing methodology that assigns overhead and indirect costs to specific products or activities based on their consumption of resources.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production of goods.

Direct Materials Cost

The cost of raw materials that are directly traceable to the production of a specific product.