Chapter 25: Q25-4SE (page 1408)
Edna Fashions operates three departments: Men’s, Women’s, and Accessories. Departmental operating income data for the third quarter of 2018 are as follows:
EDNA FASHIONS
Income Statement
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2018
Department
Men’s Women’s Accessories Total
Net Sales Revenue \(101,000 \)59,000 \(102,000 \)262,000
Variable Costs 65,000 35,000 91,000 191,000
Contribution Margin 36,000 24,000 11,000 71,000
Fixed Costs 27,000 19,000 29,000 75,000
Operating Income \(9,000 \)5,000 \((18,000) \)(4,000)
Assume that the fixed costs assigned to each department include only direct fixed costs of the department:
• Salary of the department’s manager
• Cost of advertising directly related to that department
If Edna Fashions drops a department, it will not incur these fixed costs. Under these circumstances, should Edna Fashions drop any of the departments? Give your reasoning.
Short Answer
Answer
Edna Fashions shoulddrop its accessories department.