Bed & Bath, a retailing company, has two departments-Hardware and Linens. The company's cost him to shoot the last two ducks? Explain. 3. Which costs are relevant in a decision of whether Bill should give up hunting? Explain. EXERCISE 12-17 Dropping or Retaining a Segment LO12-2 most recent monthly contribution format income statement follows: amount of l'ip to bag 8 ducks. How much would it have DO Total Department Hardware Linens Sales Variable expenses Contribution margin Fixed expenses. Net operating income (loss) $4,000,000 1,300,000 2,700,000 2,200,000 $ 500,000 $3,000,000 900,000 2,100,000 1,400,000 $ 700,000 $1,000,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 $ (200,000) A study indicates that $340,000 of the fixed expenses being charged to Linens are sunk costs or allocated costs that will continue even if the Linens Department is dropped. In addition, the elimination of the Linens Department will result in a 10% decrease in the sales of the Hardware Department. Required: What is the financial advantage (disadvantage) of discontinuing the Linens Department? s and part