Ring, Incorporated's income statement for the most recent month is given below. Sales Variable expenses Contribution margin Traceable fixed expenses Segment margin Common fixed expenses Net operating income Total $600,000 384.000 216,000 152.000 64,000 34000 $ 30,000 Store P Store P $200,000 144000 56,000 42000 $14.000 Store. $400,000 240.000 160,000 110.000 $50.000 A proposal has been made that will lower variable costs in Store P to 65% of However, this reduction can only be accomplished by a $16.000 increase in store strated implemented and sales remain constant overall company net operating income should remain the same b. decrease by $2,000 Increase by $2,000 increase by $14,000