Leno Corporation operates in three different industries each of which is appropriately regarded as a reportable segment. Segment B contributed 30% of Leno Corporation's total sales. Sales for Segment B were $350,000 and traceable costs were $200,000. Total common costs for all segments were $500,000. Leno allocates common costs based on the ratio of each segment's sales to total sales. What should be the operating profit (loss) for Segment B?   a. $150,000   b. $10,000   c. $-0-   d. ($100,000)

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  1. Leno Corporation operates in three different industries each of which is appropriately regarded as a reportable segment. Segment B contributed 30% of Leno Corporation's total sales. Sales for Segment B were $350,000 and traceable costs were $200,000. Total common costs for all segments were $500,000. Leno allocates common costs based on the ratio of each segment's sales to total sales. What should be the operating profit (loss) for Segment B?
      a.
    $150,000
      b.
    $10,000
      c.
    $-0-
      d.
    ($100,000)
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