Ramirez Corporation runs two convenience stores, one in Connecticut and one in Rhode Island. Operating income for each store in 2014 is as follows: 'Click to view the operating income for the stores.) profitability by closing down the Rhode Island store." Is Maria Lopez Correct? Read the Lopez's statement about the effect of closing the Rhode Island store correct? Explain. the amount with parentheses or a minus sign.) Is Maria Lopez's statement about the effect of closing the Rhode Island store correct? Explain. Lopez is that Ramirez Corporation's operating income would increase if it closes down the Rhode Island store as shown by the analysis above. Data table Requirements 1. By closing down the Rhode Island store, Ramirez can reduce overall corporate overhead costs by $48,000. Calculate Ramirez's operating income if it closes the Rhode Island store. Is Maria Lopez's statement about the effect of closing the Rhode Island store correct? Explain. 2. Calculate Ramirez's operating income if it keeps the Rhode Island store open and opens another store with revenues and costs identical to the Rhode Island store (including a cost of $24,000 to acquire equipment with a one-year useful life and zero disposal value). Opening this store will increase corporate overhead costs by $4,000. Is Maria Lopez's statement about the effect of adding another store like the Rhode Island store correct? Explain