Fill in the Blank Question

ABC Company is considering eliminating its parts division as a result of its current operating performance: Sales $=$$$40,000$; Variable expenses $=$$$20,000$; Contribution margin $=$$$20,000$; Fixed expenses $=$$$23,000$; Operating income $=$$$(3,000).$ ABC determines that $$15,000$ of the $$23,000$ fixed expenses are direct fixed expenses to the parts division.

If ABC Company eliminates the parts division, ABC $\text{'}$s total operating income wil $($increase$/$decrease$)$ by $