Decisions to continue or discontinue business segment

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In considering the decision to continue or discontinue a segment of the business, the business should focus on:

a. sales minus total variable expenses and total fixed expenses

b. sales minus total variable expenses and avoidable fixed expenses of the segment

c. sales minus total variable expenses and allocated fixed expenses

d. none of the above

 

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