The most recent income statement for the Midwest Branch of Third Financial Bank is presented below:

Sales $57,000

Variable costs 31,500

Contribution margin 25,500

Avoidable fixed costs 13,500

Unavoidable fixed costs 18,000

Operating loss $(6,000)

Third Financial Bank is thinking about eliminating the Midwest Branch. If the branch is eliminated, Third Financial Bank's operating income will ________.

A) increase by $6,000

B) increase by $13,500

C) decrease by $12,000

D) decrease by $25,500