Somerset Corporation is composed of five divisions, and each division is allocated a share of Somerset overhead to make divisional managers aware of the cost of running the corporate headquarters. The following information relates to the Metro Division: Sales $7,500,000 Variable operating costs 5,100,000 Traceable fixed operating costs 1,900,000 Allocated corporate overhead 300,000 If the Metro Division is closed, 100% of the traceable fixed operating costs can be eliminated.

What will be the impact on Somerset's overall profitability if the Metro Division is closed?

A. Decrease by $200,000.

B. Decrease by $500,000.

C. Decrease by $2,100,000.

D. Decrease by $2,400,000.