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) $ 1,541,000 542,890 998,110 1,098,000 $ (99,890) 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 $361,000 680,000 $500,000 East West Sales Variable expenses as a percentage of sales Traceable fixed expenses 498 20% 46% $280,000 330,000 $201,000 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 $21,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 13%. 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