Calculate the segment margin ratios


Total Company G Division R Division

Sales 850,000 250,000 600,000
Less variable expenses 505,000 145,000 360,000
Contribution margin 345,000 105,000 240,000
Less traceable fixed costs 145,000 45,000 100,000
Division segment margin 200,000 60,000 140,000
Less common fixed cost 130,000
Net income 70,000

a. G division increased sales by $85,000 per year, how much would the company's net income change? Cost behaviors remained same

b. Assume the R division increased sales by $100,000, the G divisiom sales remained the same and no change in fixed costs.

1. Calcuclate the net income for each division and the total for company

2. Calculate the segment margin ratios before and after these changes

Please show work.

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