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 Variable expenses Contribution margin Fixed expenses Net operating income (loss) $ 1,633,000 705,230 927, 770 1,821,800 $(93,230) 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: East $413,000 515 $293,600 Division Central West $680,000 $540,000 374 454 $334,800 $196,000 Sales Variable expenses as a percentage of sales Traceable fixed expenses 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 $22,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 19%. 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 2-b. Would you recommend the increased advertising? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg 1 Req 2A Reg 28 Prepare a contribution format Income statement segmented by divisions. Division Central Total Company East West 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0 Req 2A > Traceable fixed expenses $293,000 $334,000 $196,880 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 $22,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 19%. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating income increase (decrease) If the proposal is implemented? 2-6. Would you recommend the increased advertising Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req1 Reg 2A Reg 28 The Marketing Department has proposed increasing the West Division's monthly advertising by $22,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 19%. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating income increase (decrease) if the proposal is implemented? (Do not round Intermediate calculations.) by Not operating income will