Fabio Corporation is considering eliminating a department that has a contribution margin of $22,000 and $78,000 in fixed costs. Of the fixed costs, $24,000 cannot be avoided. The effect of eliminating this department on Fabio's overall net operating income would be:
A) a decrease of $56,000.
B) an increase of $56,000.
C) a decrease of $32,000.
D) an increase of $32,000.