Verkamp Corporation Has Two Divisions: the YDI Division and the QCC

question 62

Multiple Choice

Verkamp Corporation has two divisions: the YDI Division and the QCC Division. The corporation's net operating income is $31,800. The YDI Division's divisional segment margin is $111,800 and the QCC Division's divisional segment margin is $152,800. What is the amount of the common fixed expense not traceable to the individual divisions?

• A) $143,600
• B) $184,600
• C) $264,600
• D) $232,800

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