In: Accounting
Henry Orbit has 2 divisions – Neptune and Mars. The divisions have the following revenues and expenses:
Neptune |
Mars |
|
Sales |
$450,000 |
$200,000 |
Variable costs |
125,000 |
100,000 |
Traceable fixed costs |
75,000 |
95,000 |
Allocated common corporate costs |
45,000 |
20,000 |
Net operating income (loss) |
$205,000 |
$(15,000) |
Orbit considering the elimination of the Mars Division since it has shown an operating loss for the past several years. If the Mars Division were eliminated, its traceable fixed costs could be avoided. Total common corporate costs would be unaffected by this decision. Given these data, the elimination of the Mars Division would result in an overall company net operating income of: