Cawley Company makes three models of tasers. Information on the three products is given below. Sales Variable expenses Contribution margin Fixed expenses Net income Tingler $304,000 $496,000 154,500 149,500 120,200 $29,300 Shocker 190,800 305,200 228,900 $76,300 Stunner $200,000 143,800 56,200 94,400 $(38,200) Fixed expenses consist of $300,000 of common costs allocated to the three products based on relative sales, as well as direct fixed expenses unique to each model of $29,000 (Tingler), $80,100 (Shocker), and $34,400 (Stunner). The common costs will be incurred regardless of how many models are produced. The direct fixed expenses would be eliminated if that model is phased out. W

Cawley Company makes three models of tasers. Information on the three products is given below. Fixed expenses consist of $300,000 of common costs allocated to the three products based on relative sales, as well as direct fixed expenses unique to each model of $29,000 (Tingler), $80,100 (Shocker), and $34,400 (Stunner). The common costs will be incurred reeardless of how many models are produced. The direct fixed expenses would be eliminated if that model is phased out. James Watt, an executive with the company, feels the Stunner line should be discontinued to increase the company's net income. (a) Compute current net income for Cawley Company. Net incorne (b) Compute net income by product line and in total for Cawley Company if the company discontinues the Stunner product line. (Hint: Allocate the $300,000 common costs to the two remaining product lines based on their relative sales.) Should Cawley eliminate the Stunner product line? Why or why not? Net income would from $ to $