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

question 207

Multiple Choice

Sorto Corporation has two divisions: the East Division and the West Division. The corporation's net operating income is $93,200. The East Division's divisional segment margin is $223,200 and the West Division's divisional segment margin is $15,900. What is the amount of the common fixed expense not traceable to the individual divisions?

• A)$316,400
• B)$145,900
• C)$109,100
• D)$239,100

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