The Kelsh Company Has Two Divisions--North and South

question 134

Multiple Choice

The Kelsh Company has two divisions--North and South. The divisions have the following revenues and expenses: Management at Kelsh is pondering the elimination of North Division. If North Division were eliminated, its traceable fixed expenses could be avoided. The total common corporate expenses would be unaffected. Given these data, the elimination of North Division would result in an overall company net operating income of:

• A)$100,000
• B)$150,000
• C)$(140,000)
• D)$50,000

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Definitions:

Deposit Liabilities

The amounts of money that banks owe to their depositors, stemming from the bank accounts like savings, checking, and time deposits.

Federal Reserve

The central bank of the United States, responsible for setting monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks, and ensuring the stability of the financial system.

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that a bank is required to hold in reserve and not lend out, as mandated by a central banking authority.

Excess Reserves

The reserves that banks hold in excess of the required minimum, often held in the central bank, which can lend them out to generate interest.