Question 1 Knoll Manufacturing has manufacturing facilities in several locations. One of Knoll's facilities has been showing losses over several quarters, and management is considering closing the facility. If the facility is closed, only two part-time employees will be retained by Knoll. The annual wage of each part-time worker is $14,400. This particular location has been in operation for many years. As a result, the manufacturing equipment has no resale value. Following is the most recent income statement for the facility Sales Less: Variable expenses Contribution margin Less: Fixed expenses $3,650,000 2,555,000 1,095,000 Wages 684,000 176,800 294,000 Insurance Depreciation Advertising Operating income 22,000 $(81,800) What would be the impact on Knoll's overall operating income if the manufacturing facility is eliminated? Decrease by $241,000 per year Decrease by $226,600 per year Increase by $322,800 per year Increase by $81,800 per year