Nina's Nursery evaluates the profitability of three segments: plants, garden tools, and outdoor furniture. The financials...

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Nina's Nursery evaluates the profitability of three segments: plants, garden tools, and outdoor furniture. The financials are:

Segment

Revenue

Direct Costs

Plants

$400,000

$240,000

Garden Tools

$200,000

$120,000

Outdoor Furniture

$80,000

$50,000

Nina is considering converting the outdoor furniture area into an expanded plants area.

Required: a. By how much must the plants segment margin increase to maintain Nina’s Nursery’s current income? b. Discuss other factors Nina should consider before deciding to eliminate the outdoor furniture area to expand plants.

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