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A company has three product lines, one of which reflects the following results:

Sales $215,000 Variable expenses 125,000 Contribution margin 90,000 Fixed expenses 130,000 Net loss $(40,000) If this product line is eliminated, 60% of the fixed expenses can be eliminated and the other 40% will be allocated to other product lines. If management decides to eliminate this product line, the company's net income will a) decrease by $12,000. b) increase by $40,000. c) increase by $12,000. d) decrease by $90,000.

In price planning, a firm would be most likely to set a profit objective for which of the following products?

A) a commodity such as coal B) toothpaste C) a fad such as Beanie Babies D) lightbulbs E) construction materials