The Delta Division of Georgia Corporation Generated Division Generated Net

question 68

Multiple Choice

The Delta division of Georgia Corporation generated division generated net revenues of $6,000,000 and variable expenses of $3,500,000 during the year.If direct fixed costs were $1,000,000 and the segment margin was $1,500,000,what are the common corporate fixed costs?

• A) $1,500,000
• B) $4,500,000
• C) $5,00,000
• D) The ans cannot be determined from the information given.

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