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 Total CompanyApparelAccessories
Sales$1,040,000 $370,000 $670,000
Variable expenses 460,000  185,000  275,000
Contribution margin 580,000  185,000  395,000
Traceable fixed expenses 162,000  48,000  114,000
Segment margin 418,000 $137,000 $281,000
Common fixed expenses 309,000      
Net operating income$109,000      

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