Ieso Corporation Has Two Stores: J and K

question 214

Multiple Choice

Ieso Corporation has two stores: J and K. During November, Ieso Corporation reported a net operating income of $30,000 and sales of $450,000. The contribution margin in Store J was $100,000, or 40% of sales. The segment margin in Store K was $30,000, or 15% of sales. Traceable fixed expenses are $60,000 in Store J, and $40,000 in Store K.
-Variable expenses in Store K totaled:

• A) $70,000
• B) $110,000
• C) $200,000
• D) $130,000

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