Ramirez Market (RM) runs two convenience stores, one in Vancouver and one in Surrey. Operating income for each store in the year follows: (Click the icon to view the operating income for the stores.) The equipment has a remaining useful life of one year and a zero disposal price. In a senior management meeting, Maria Lopez, the management accountant at Ramirez Market, makes the following comment, "RM can increase its profitability by closing down the Surrey store or by adding more stores like it." Required Requirement 1. Calculate RM's operating income if it closes down the Surrey store. By closing down the store, RM can reduce overall corporate overhead costs by $57,000. Is Maria Lopez correct? Explain. (Enter losses in revenues as a negative amount. Leave cells blank if the cost is not relevant. If the net effect is an operating loss, enter the amount with parentheses or a minus sign.) Incremental Revenue and Savings in Costs from Closing Surrey Store Revenues Operating costs: Cost of goods sold Lease rent (renewable each year) Labour costs (paid on an hourly basis) Depreciation of equipment Utilities (electricity, heating) es Get more help Clear all Check answer