Gunderman Corporation Has Two Divisions: the Alpha Division and the Charlie

question 144

Multiple Choice

Gunderman Corporation has two divisions: the Alpha Division and the Charlie Division. The Alpha Division has sales of $230,000, variable expenses of $131,100, and traceable fixed expenses of $63,300. The Charlie Division has sales of $540,000, variable expenses of $307,800, and traceable fixed expenses of $120,700. The total amount of common fixed expenses not traceable to the individual divisions is $119,200. What is the company's net operating income?

• A)$147,100
• B)$331,100
• C)$27,900
• D)$211,900

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Definitions:

Imprinting

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Assimilation

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