Miscavage Corporation has two divisions: the Beta Division and the Alpha Division. The Beta Division has sales of $280,000, variable expenses of $146,100, and traceable fixed expenses of $68,300. The Alpha Division has sales of $590,000, variable expenses of $327,800, and traceable fixed expenses of $128,700. The total amount of common fixed expenses not traceable to the individual divisions is $129,200. What is the company's net operating income? Multiple Choice $69,900 $199,100 $262,200 $396,100

Miscavage Corporation has two divisions: the Beta Division and the Alpha Division. The Beta Division has sales of $280,000, variable expenses of $146,100, and traceable fixed expenses of $68,300. The Alpha Division has sales of $590,000, variable expenses of $327,800, and traceable fixed expenses of $128,700. The total amount of common fixed expenses not traceable to the individual divisions is $129,200. What is the company's net operating income? Multiple Choice $69,900 $199,100 $262,200 $396,100

Principles of Cost Accounting

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