Sales Variable expenses Contribution margin $ 1,555,000 601,000 954,000 1,049,000 Fixed expenses Net operating income (loss) $ (95,000) In an effort to resolve the problem, the company would like to prepare an Income statement segmented by division. Accordingly, the Accounting Department has developed the following Information: East Division Central $ 620,000 39% Sales $ 355,000 West $ 580,000 35% Variable expenses as a percentage of sales Traceable fixed expenses $ 265,000 $ 337,000 $ 200,000 Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format Income statement segmented by divisions. 2-a. The Marketing Department has proposed Increasing the West Division's monthly advertising by $29,000 based on the belief that would increase that division's sales by 13%. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating Income Increase (decrease) if the proposal is Implemented? 2-b. Would you recommend the Increased advertising? 44%

Sales Variable expenses Contribution margin $ 1,555,000 601,000 954,000 1,049,000 Fixed expenses Net operating income (loss) $ (95,000) In an effort to resolve the problem, the company would like to prepare an Income statement segmented by division. Accordingly, the Accounting Department has developed the following Information: East Division Central $ 620,000 39% Sales $ 355,000 West $ 580,000 35% Variable expenses as a percentage of sales Traceable fixed expenses $ 265,000 $ 337,000 $ 200,000 Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format Income statement segmented by divisions. 2-a. The Marketing Department has proposed Increasing the West Division's monthly advertising by $29,000 based on the belief that would increase that division's sales by 13%. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating Income Increase (decrease) if the proposal is Implemented? 2-b. Would you recommend the Increased advertising? 44%

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