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 (los) $1,592,000 683,980 908,020 999,000 $ (90,980) 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 East Central West Sales $ 432,000 $630,000 $530,000 Variable expenses as a percentage of sales 540 324 478 Traceable fixed expenses $ 276,000 $ 335,000 $ 194,000 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 $27,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 11%. 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