Wingate Company, a wholesale distributor of electronic equipment, has been experiencing losses for some time, as shown by its most recent monthly contribution format income statement Sales $ 1,551,000 532,230 1,018,770 1,121,000 $ (102,230) Variable expenses Contribution margin Fixed expenses Net operating incone (loss) In an effort to resolve the problem, the company would like to prepare an income statement segmented by division. Accordingly, the Accounting Department has developed the following information: bivINion Centrai $640,000 East $411 000 West $500,000 Sales Variable expenses as a percentage of sales Traceable fixed expenses 21% 36% $208.000 $274,000 $328.000 Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format income statement segmented by divisions 2-a. The Marketing Department has proposed increasing the West Division's monthly advertising by $23,000 based on the belief that It would increase that division's sales by 17 %. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating income increase (decrease) if the proposal is implemented? 2-b. Would you recommend the increased advertising? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format income statement segmented by divisions. 2-a. The Marketing Department has proposed increasing the West Division's monthly advertising by $23,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 17 %. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating income increase (decrease) if the proposal is implemented? 2-b. Would you recommend the increased advertising? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg 1 Reg 2A Req 2B Prepare a contribution format income statement segmented by divisions. Division Central Total Company East West Req 2A>