Colasuonno Corporation Has Two Divisions: the West Division and the East

question 54

Multiple Choice

Colasuonno Corporation has two divisions: the West Division and the East Division.The corporation's net operating income is $88,800.The West Division's divisional segment margin is $39,500 and the East Division's divisional segment margin is $166,900.What is the amount of the common fixed expense not traceable to the individual divisions?

• A)$255,700
• B)$206,400
• C)$117,600
• D)$128,300

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