The ABC department store has three major product lines:
hardware, clothing, and sporting goods. The store is considering
dropping the clothing line because the income statement shows that
it is operating at a loss. Note the income statement for these
product lines below: Hardware Clothing Sporting Goods Total Sales
$10,000 $15,000 $25,000 $50,000 Less: Variable costs $6,000 $8,000
$12,000 $26,000 Contribution Margin $4,000 $7,000 $13,000 $24,000
Less: Fixed costs Direct $2,000 $6,500 $4,000 12,500 Allocated
$1,000 $1,500 $2,500 $5,000 Total...