A Portion of the Divisional Income Statement for the Year

question 72

Essay

A portion of the divisional income statement for the year just ended is presented below in condensed form.
The operating expenses of Department B include $50,000 for direct expenses.
It is estimated that the discontinuance of Department B would not have affected the sales of the other departments nor have reduced the indirect expenses of the business. Assuming the accuracy of these estimates, determine the effect (increase or decrease and amount) on the income from operations of the business if Department B had been discontinued.

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Definitions:

Insulation Job

A task involving the addition or replacement of insulating materials in a building to improve energy efficiency.

Annual Fuel Bill

The total cost incurred for fuel over a year, often referenced in the context of budgeting for vehicles, heating, or energy production.

Insulation Job

The process of adding insulating materials to buildings or other structures to reduce heat loss or gain, enhancing energy efficiency.

Annual Fuel Bill

The total cost incurred from fuel consumption over a one-year period, often relating to vehicles or households.