A segment has the following data: $\begin{array}{lr}
\text { Sales } & \$ 700,000 \
\text { Variable expenses } & 300,000 \
\text { Fixed expenses } & 550,000
\end{array}$ What will be the incremental effect on net income if this segment is eliminated, assuming the fixed expenses will be allocated to profitable segments?
A)$400,000 increase
B)$400,000 decrease
C)$5,000 decrease
D)Cannot be determined from the data provided.

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If the segment is eliminated, the company will lose the contribution margin (Sales - Variable expenses = $400,000) but will still incur the fixed expenses of $550,000, which will be allocated to other segments. Thus, net income will decrease by $400,000.

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A Segment Has the Following Data $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Sales } & \$ 700,000 \\\text { Variable expenses } & 300,000 \\\text { Fixed expenses } & 550,000\end{array}$