La Opla has two product lines: cups and plates. Income statement data for the most recent year follow:

Total

Cups

Plates

Sales revenue

$$460,000$

$$310,000$

$$150,000$

Variable expenses

$355,000$

$235,000$

$120,000$

Contribution margin

$105,000$

$75,000$

$30,000$

Fixed expenses

$76,000$

$38,000$

$38,000$

Operating income $($loss$)$

$$29,000$

$$37,000$

$$(8,000)$

Assuming the Plate line at La Opla is dropped, total fixed costs remain unchanged, and the space formerly used to produce the line is rented for $$60,000$ per year, how will operating income be affected$($Increase$/$decrease in operating income$)?$

Increase $$60,000$

Decrease $$30,000$

Decrease $$60,000$

Increase $$30,000$