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Wedding Supply Is Trying to Decide Whether or Not to Continue

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Wedding Supply is trying to decide whether or not to continue distributing reception supplies. The following information is available for Wedding Supply's business segments.  ReceptionSunplies BridaL Dresses EloraL Decorations  Sales $160,000$110,000$210,000 Variable costs 84,00050,000120,000 Contribution margin 76,00060,00090,000 Direct fixed costs 50,00020,00025,000 Allocated common fixed costs 30,00025,00030,000 Net income ($4,000) $15,000$35,000\begin{array}{lrrr}&\text { ReceptionSunplies}&\text { BridaL Dresses}&\text { EloraL Decorations }\\\text { Sales } & \$ 160,000 & \$ 110,000 & \$ 210,000 \\\text { Variable costs } & 84,000 & 50,000 & 120,000 \\\hline \text { Contribution margin } & 76,000 & 60,000 & 90,000 \\\text { Direct fixed costs } & 50,000 & 20,000 & 25,000 \\\text { Allocated common fixed costs } & 30,000 & 25,000 & 30,000 \\\text { Net income }&(\$4,000) &\$15,000&\$35,000\end{array} If reception supplies are dropped, floral decorations sales are expected to increase by 20%. What impact will the increase in floral decorations have on overall profitability?


A) Income will increase by $7,000.
B) Income will increase by $16,000.
C) Income will decrease by $18,000.
D) Income will decrease by $8,000.

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