Mila Fashion in New York operates three departments: Men's, Women's, and Accessories. Mila Fashion allocates all fixed expenses (unavoidable building depreciation and utilities) based on each department's square footage. Departmental operating income data for the third quarter of the current year are as follows:

The store will remain in the same building regardless of whether any of the departments are discontinued. Should Mila Fashion discontinue any of the departments? Give your reason.

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Mila Fashions Product Line Contribution Marg in Income Statement For the Year Product lines Women's Men's Accessories Compary Total 56,000 7 Sales revenue 8 Less:Variable expenses 9 Contribution margin 10 Less: Fxed expenses 11 Operating income 12 59,000 50,00026,000 18,000 179000 84,000 67,000 8,000 24,000