Keller Company is evaluating its two divisions,North Division and South Division.Data for the North Division include sales of $250,000,variable costs of $125,000,and fixed costs of $200,000,50 percent of which are traceable to the division.Data for the South Division include sales of $300,000,variable costs of $175,000,and fixed costs of $225,000,60 percent of which are traceable to the division.
-Contribution margin for the company as a whole is
A)$15,000.
B)$190,000.
C)$235,000.
D)$250,000.

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Keller Company is evaluating its two divisions,North Division and South Division.Data for the North Division include sales of $250,000,variable costs of $125,000,and fixed costs of $200,000,50 percent of which are traceable to the division.Data for the South Division include sales of $300,000,variable costs of $175,000,and fixed costs of $225,000,60 percent of which are traceable to the division. 
-Contribution margin for the company as a whole is
A)$15,000.
B)$190,000.
C)$235,000.
D)$250,000.

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The Answer of Keller Company is evaluating its two divisions,North Division and South Division.Data for the North Division include sales of $250,000,variable costs of $125,000,and fixed costs of $200,000,50 percent of which are traceable to the division.Data for the South Division include sales of $300,000,variable costs of $175,000,and fixed costs of $225,000,60 percent of which are traceable to the division. 
-Contribution margin for the company as a whole is
A)$15,000.
B)$190,000.
C)$235,000.
D)$250,000.

Keller Company Is Evaluating Its Two Divisions,North Division and South