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 $ 1,619,000 756,540 862,460 Net operating income (loss) 949,000 $ (86,540) 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: Sales East $ 449,000 Division Central $620,000 West $ 550,000 Variable expenses as a percentage of sales Traceable fixed expenses 568 384 49 $ 258,000 $ 322,000 $196,000 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 $22,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 16%. 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?