Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 63

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) :
Westfall Watches has two product lines: Luxury watches and Sporty watches. Income statement data for the most recent year follow:

-If $20,000 of fixed costs will be eliminated by discontinuing the Sporty line, how will operating income be affected?

• A) Decrease $30,000
• B) Increase $10,000
• C) Increase $69,000
• D) Increase $128,000

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