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The ABC department store has three major product lines: hardware, clothing, and sporting goods. The store is considering dropping the clothing line because the income statement shows that it is operating at a loss. Note the income statement for these product lines below:
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Hardware
Clothing
Sporting Goods
Total
Sales
$10,000
$15,000
$25,000
$50,000
Less: Variable costs
$6,000
$8,000
$12,000
$26,000
Contribution Margin
$4,000
$7,000
$13,000
$24,000
Less: Fixed costs
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Direct
$2,000
$6,500
$4,000
12,500
Allocated
$1,000
$1,500
$2,500
$5,000
Total fixed costs
$3,000
$8,000
$6,500
$17,500
Net Income
$1,000
($1,000)
$6,500
$6,500
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Should the store drop the clothing line of business? Explain using the sales and cost data above
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