contribution margin). The Alligator segment of Louisiana Specialty Meats is operating at a loss and has the following data: Sales Variable expenses Fixed expenses $600,000 420,000 300,000 If the Alligator segment is eliminated, what will be the effect on the remaining company? Assume that 50% of the fixed expenses will be eliminated and the rest will be allocated to the segments of the remaining company. $30,000 Increase. O $150,000 Increase O $360,000 increase. $30,000 decrease