College Accounting, Chapters 1-27
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Chapter 25, Problem 1CP
CHALLENGE PROBLEM
This problem challenges you to apply your cumulative accounting knowledge to move a step beyond the material in the chapter.
The results of the operating activities of Kobe Company for the current year are as follows:
Based on these results, Kobe is considering discontinuing department C and establishing a new department D. The estimated revenues and expenses of the new department are as follows:
In addition, the proposed change will cause total indirect operating expenses to increase by $22,000.
REQUIRED
Determine whether Kobe should discontinue department C and establish department D.
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$
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298,800
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830,000
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