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Chapter 11, Problem 11.46P
Closing down divisions. Ainsley Corporation has four operating divisions. The budgeted revenues and expenses for each division for 2017 follows:
Further analysis of costs reveals the following percentages of variable costs in each division:
Closing down any division would result in savings of 40% of the fixed costs of that division.
Top management is very concerned about the unprofitable divisions (A and B) and is considering closing them for the year.
- 1. Calculate the increase or decrease in operating income if Ainsley closes division A.
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- 2. Calculate the increase or decrease in operating income if Ainsley closes division B.
- 3. What other factors should the top management of Ainsley consider before making a decision?
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