In an effort to resolve the problem, the company would like to prepare an income statement segmented by division. Accordingly, the Accounting Department has developed the following information: Sales Variable expenses as a percentage of sales Traceable fixed expenses East $ 407,000 44% $286,000 Division Central $630,000 30% $321,000 West $540,000 49% $198,000 Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format income statement segmented by divisions. 2-a. The Marketing Department has proposed increasing the West Division's monthly advertising by $25,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 15%. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating income increase (decrease) if the proposal is implemented? 2-b. Would you recommend the increased advertising? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg 1 Reg 2A Reg 2B Prepare a contribution format income statement segmented by divisions. Division Central Total Company East West 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Reg 1 Req 2A >