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Chapter 25, Problem 10SPB
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To determine
Prepare the income statement for Company MK, along with the additional column for the combined values of Departments B and C.
2.
To determine
Explain whether Company MK should discontinue Department A.
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COLLEGE ACCT.,CHAP.1-27-ACCESS >CUSTOM<
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