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) $ 1,594,000 549,240 1,044,760 1,149,000 $ (104,240) 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 Division Central East West $434,000 630,000 $530,000 Sales Variable expenses as a percentage of sales Traceable fixed expenses 46% 21% 41% $253,000 $332,000 $202,000 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 $28,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 14%. 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