Multiple Choice
Jim Bean Company has three product lines: D, E, and F. The following information is available: D E F
Sales revenue $ 80,000 $42,000 $20,000
Variable expenses $ 40,000 $21,000 $12,000
Contribution margin $ 40,000 $21,000 $ 8,000
Fixed expenses $ 12,000 $15,000 $17,000
Operating income (loss) $ 28,000 $46,000 $(9,000)
Jim Bean Company is thinking of discontinuing product line F because it is reporting an operating loss. All fixed costs are unavoidable. Assuming Jim Bean Company discontinues line F and is able to double the production and sales of product line E without increasing fixed costs. What affect will this have on operating income?
A) Decrease $13,000
B) Increase $13,000
C) Increase $30,000
D) Increase $34,000
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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