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  1. Keep-or-Drop Decision

    Petoskey Company produces three products: Alanson, Boyne, and Conway. A segmented income statement, with amounts given in thousands, follows:

      Alanson   Boyne   Conway   Total
    Sales revenue $1,280   $185   $300   $1,765
    Less: Variable expenses 1,115 45 225 1,385
    Contribution margin $ 165 $140 $ 75 $ 380
    Less direct fixed expenses:        
       Depreciation 50 15 10 75
       Salaries 95 85 80 260
    Segment margin $ 20 $ 40 $ (15) $ 45

    Direct fixed expenses consist of depreciation and plant supervisory salaries. All depreciation on the equipment is dedicated to the product lines. None of the equipment can be sold.

    Assume that, each of the three products has a different supervisor whose position would be eliminated if the associated product were dropped.

    Assume that 20% of the Alanson customers choose to buy from Petoskey because it offers a full range of products, including Conway. If Conway were no longer available from Petoskey, these customers would go elsewhere to purchase Alanson.

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    Conceptual Connection: Estimate the impact on profit that would result from dropping Conway. Enter amount in full, rather than in thousands. For example, "15000" rather than "15".

     

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    Should Petoskey keep or drop Conway?

     
     
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