The most recent monthly income statement for Benner Stores is given below: Due to its poor showing, consideration is being given to closing Store B.Studies show that if Store B is closed, one-fourth of its traceable fixed expenses will continue unchanged.The studies also show that closing Store B would result in a 10 percent decrease in sales in Store A.The company allocates common fixed expenses to the stores on the basis of sales dollars.
Required:
Determine the monthly financial advantage (disadvantage)of closing Store B.

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The most recent monthly income statement for Benner Stores is given below:

Due to its poor showing, consideration is being given to closing Store B.Studies show that if Store B is closed, one-fourth of its traceable fixed expenses will continue unchanged.The studies also show that closing Store B would result in a 10 percent decrease in sales in Store A.The company allocates common fixed expenses to the stores on the basis of sales dollars.
Required:
Determine the monthly financial advantage (disadvantage)of closing Store B.

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Final Answer : Loss in contribution margin if Store B is closed:

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