The Boot Department at the Omaha Department Store is being considered for closure. The following information relates to boot activity:

Sales revenue	$	350,000
Variable costs:
Cost of goods sold		280,000
Sales commissions		30,000
Fixed operating costs		90,000

If 70% of the fixed operating costs are avoidable, should the Boot Department be closed?

Multiple Choice

• Yes, Omaha would be better off by $23,000.

• Yes, Omaha would be better off by $50,000.

• No, Omaha would be worse off by $13,000.

• No, Omaha would be worse off by $40,000.

• None of the answers is correct.