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

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Short Answer

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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