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X Y Z
Sales $400 $200 $80
Variable expenses 128 52 34
Fixed expenses
Unavoidable 96 52 12
Avoidable 116 104 54

a. compute the operating income of the company
b. compute the contribution margin and operating income of each department
c. should any department be eliminated, if so which ones and why?

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X Y Z Total

Sales $400 $200 $80 680
Variable expenses 128 52 34 214

Fixed expenses
Unavoidable 96 52 12 160
Avoidable 116 104 54 274

a. Compute the operating income of the company

680 - 214 - 160 - 274 = ...

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