Jim Bean Company Has Three Product Lines: D,E,and F

Multiple Choice

Jim Bean Company has three product lines: D,E,and F.The following information is available:
Jim Bean Company is thinking of discontinuing product line F because it is reporting an operating loss.All fixed expenses are unavoidable.Assuming Jim Bean Company discontinues product line F and does not replace it,what affect will this have on operating income?

A) Increase $9,000
B) Increase $17,000
C) Increase $8,000
D) Decrease $8,000