The Management of Cackowski Corporation Has Been Concerned for Some

question 122

Multiple Choice

The management of Cackowski Corporation has been concerned for some time with the financial performance of its product I11S and has considered discontinuing it on several occasions.Data from the company's accounting system appear below: In the company's accounting system all fixed expenses of the company are fully allocated to products.Further investigation has revealed that $185, 000 of the fixed manufacturing expenses and $132, 000 of the fixed selling and administrative expenses are avoidable if product I11S is discontinued. What would be the effect on the company's overall net operating income if product I11S were dropped?

• A)Overall net operating income would decrease by $46, 000.
• B)Overall net operating income would increase by $93, 000.
• C)Overall net operating income would increase by $46, 000.
• D)Overall net operating income would decrease by $93, 000.

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Definitions:

Producer

An organism, typically a plant or algae, that synthesizes organic compounds from simple substances like carbon dioxide, serving as a fundamental part of the food chain by providing energy for consumers.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms.

Denitrification

Conversion of nitrates or nitrites to nitrogen gas.

Nitrogen Fixation

The process by which certain microorganisms convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by plants to synthesize proteins and nucleic acids.