John's Gym is analyzing the profitability of three segments: membership fees, personal training, and merchandise. The...

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John's Gym is analyzing the profitability of three segments: membership fees, personal training, and merchandise. The financial data are:

Segment

Revenue

Direct Costs

Membership Fees

$500,000

$300,000

Personal Training

$150,000

$90,000

Merchandise

$60,000

$40,000

John is considering converting the merchandise area into an expanded personal training area.

Required: a. Calculate the necessary increase in the personal training segment margin to maintain the current total income of John’s Gym. b. Discuss other factors John should consider before deciding to eliminate the merchandise segment to expand personal training.

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