Protector, Inc. has two product lines-batting helmets and football helmets. The income statement data for the most recent year is as follows: Sales revenue Variable costs Contribution margin Fixed costs Operating income (loss) Total $840,000 Batting Helmets Football Helmets $500,000 $340,000 (550,000) (250,000) (300,000) $290,000 $250,000 $40,000 (170,000) (80,000) (90,000) $120,000 $170,000 $(50,000) Assuming the football helmets line is dropped, total fixed costs remain unchanged, and the space formerly used to produce the line is rented for $110,000 per year, how will operating income be affected? OA. Operating income will increase by $40,000. B. Operating income will increase by $70,000. C. Operating income will decrease by $40,000. D. Operating income will decrease by $70,000.