anyone can help? (Req1-2)
Wingate Company, a wholesale distributor of electronic equipment, has been experiencing losses for some time, as shown by its most recent monthly contribution format income statement: Sales Variable expenses Contribution margin Fixed expenses Net operating income (loss) $ 1,641,000 715,010 925,998 1,019,000 $ (93,010) In an effort to resolve the problem, the company would like to prepare an income statement segmented by division. Accordingly, the Accounting Department has developed the following information: Sales Variable expenses as a percentage of sales Traceable fixed expenses East $ 391,000 $ 289,000 51% Division Central $ 670,000 38% $ 326,000 West $ 580,000 454 $ 193,000 Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format income statement segmented by divisions. 2-a. The Marketing Department has proposed increasing the West Division's monthly advertising by $26,000 based on the belief that It would increase that division's sales by 13%. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating income increase (decrease) if the proposal is implemented? 2-b. Would you recommend the increased advertising? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2A Req 28 Prepare a contribution format income statement segmented by divisions. Total Company East Division Central West Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 28 Req 2A The Marketing Department has proposed increasing the West Division's monthly advertising by $26,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 13%. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating Income Increase (decrease) if the proposal is implemented? (Do not round intermediate calculations.) Net operating income will Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2A Would you recommend the increased advertising? Yes No Req 28