Boots Plus has two product lines: Hiking boots and Fashion boots. Income statement data for...

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Boots Plus has two product lines: Hiking boots and Fashion boots. Income statement data for the most recent year follow:

Total

Hiking

Fashion

Sales revenue

$480,000

$340,000

$140,000

Variable expenses

355,000

235,000

120,000

Contribution margin

125,000

105,000

20,000

Fixed expenses

76,000

38,000

38,000

Operating income (loss)

$49,000

$67,000

$(18,000)

Assuming fixed costs remain unchanged, how would discontinuing the Fashion line affect operating income?

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