Segmented Income Statement [LO6-4] Wingate Company, a wholesale distributor of electronic equipment, has been experiencing losses for some time, as shown by its most recent monthly contribution format income statement, which follows:
Sales $ 1,000,000 Variable expenses 390,000 Contribution margin 610,000 Fixed expenses 625,000 Net operating income (loss) $ (15,000) In an effort to isolate the problem, the president has asked for an income statement segmented by division. Accordingly, the Accounting Department has developed the following information:
Division East Central West Sales $ 250,000 $ 400,000 $ 350,000 Variable expenses as a percentage of sales 52 % 30 % 40 % Traceable fixed expenses $ 160,000 $ 200,000 $ 175,000
Required:
1. Prepare a contribution format income statement segmented by divisions, as desired by the president.
2- a. As a result of a marketing study, the president believes that sales in the West Division could be increased by 20% if monthly advertising in that division were increased by $15,000. Calculate the incremental net operating income.
2-b. would you recommend the increased advertising?
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