A guitar manufacturer is considering eliminating its electric guitar division because its $94,500 expenses are higher than its $87,510 sales. The company reports the following expenses for this division.
Avoidable Expenses Unavoidable Expenses
Cost of goods sold $ 66,500
Direct expenses 11,450 $ 2,450
Indirect expenses 470 2,250
Service department costs 8,800 2,580
1. Should the division be eliminated?