Nolan Company Has Two Segments: Audio and Video

Multiple Choice

Nolan Company has two segments: Audio and Video. Sales for the Audio Segment were $500,000, and variable costs were 40% of sales. The Video Segment also had sales of $500,000, but variable costs were 60% of sales. Fixed costs directly traceable to the Audio and Video segments were $150,000 and $120,000, respectively. Common fixed costs of $200,000 were arbitrarily allocated equally to each segment. What was the contribution margin of the Audio Segment.

A) $50,000
B) $300,000
C) $200,000
D) $150,000