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Below are departmental income statements for the guitar manufacturer. The manufacturer is considering eliminating its electric guitar department since it has a net loss. The

 

Below are departmental income statements for the guitar manufacturer. The manufacturer is considering eliminating its electric guitar department since it has a net loss. The company classifies advertising, rent, and utility expenses as indirect.

DIEM GUITARS
Departmental Income Statements
For Year Ended December 31, 2019
AcousticElectric
Sales$103,000$84,200
Cost of goods sold43,77547,650
Gross profit59,22536,550
Operating expenses:
Advertising expense5,0554,250
Depreciation expense-Equipment10,1408,590
Salaries expense19,60017,700
Supplies expense1,9801,750
Rent expense7,0856,030
Utilities expense3,0152,620
Total operating expenses46,87540,940
Net income (loss)$12,350($4,390)

1. Prepare a departmental contribution report that shows each department's contribution to overhead.

2. Based on contribution to overhead, should the electric guitar department be eliminated?

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