Division B Earns a Contribution Margin of $200,000 and Has

question 90

Multiple Choice

Division B earns a contribution margin of $200,000 and has a divisional margin of $70,000. If Division B is closed, all of the direct divisional expenses and $110,000 of common expenses can be eliminated. These facts indicate that closing the division will cause the firm's operating income to

• A)increase by $90,000.
• B)decrease by $90,000.
• C)increase by $40,000.
• D)decrease by $40,000.

Recognize the effects and limitations of using punishment as a behavioral modification strategy.

Identify the role of discriminative stimuli in learning and behavior modification.

Comprehend the types and effects of reinforcement schedules on behavior.

Understand the implications of conditioning on fear and behavior suppression.

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