Reference no: EM132612530
Question - Firm A has three product lines with the following revenues and expenses:
A B C
Sales revenue $ 80,000 $42,000 $60,000
Variable expenses $ 65,000 $21,000 $12,000
Contribution margin $ 15,000 $21,000 $48,000
Fixed expenses $ 19,000 $15,000 $17,000
Operating income (loss) ($4,000) $6,000 $31,000
All fixed expenses are unavoidable. What is the effect on operating income of discontinuing product line A?
a. Decrease $15,000
b. Increase $19,000
c. Increase $15,000
d. Increase $4,000