Cabby Jewelers has two divisions, the ring division and the
necklace division. The ring division has shown a net loss of
$40,000 for the past year. The necklace division has shown net
income of $10,000 for that same period of time. The ring division
has avoidable expenses of $30,000 and unavoidable expenses of
$20,000. With revenues of $90,000, should the ring division be
eliminated?
A.Yes, revenue exceeds avoidable costs by $60,000.
B.No, revenue exceeds avoidable costs by $60,000.
C.No, revenue exceeds avoidable costs by $70,000.
D.Yes, revenue exceeds avoidable costs by $70,000.
Ans: (B) No, revenue exceeds avoidable costs by $60,000
Explanation:
Revenues | $ 90,000 |
Less: Avoidable Expense | ($30,000) |
Revenue exceeds avoidable cost by |
$ 60,000 |
Here,
1) From the above table we conclude that, revenue exceeds avoidable cost by $ 60,000
2) Therfore, Ring division should not be eliminated,
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