A segment has the following data: Sales $790000 Variable expenses 345000 Fixed expenses 550000

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A segment has the following data:

Sales $790000
Variable expenses 345000
Fixed expenses 550000


What will be the incremental effect on net income if this segment is eliminated, assuming the fixed expenses will be allocated to profitable segments?

$345000 increase
$445000 decrease
Cannot be determined from the data provided
$5750 decrease
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