Sheridan Corporation manufactures several types of accessories. For the year, the gloves and mittens line had sales of $480,000, variable expenses of $363,000, and fixed expenses of $144,000. Therefore, the gloves and mittens line had a net loss of $27,000. If Sheridan eliminates the line, $36,000 of fixed costs will remain. Prepare an analysis showing whether the company should eliminate the gloves and mittens line. (Enter negative amounts using either a negative sign preceding the number eg.-45 or parentheses eg. (45))

Sheridan Corporation manufactures several types of accessories. For the year, the gloves and mittens line had sales of $480,000, variable expenses of $363,000, and fixed expenses of $144,000. Therefore, the gloves and mittens line had a net loss of $27,000. If Sheridan eliminates the line, $36,000 of fixed costs will remain. Prepare an analysis showing whether the company should eliminate the gloves and mittens line. (Enter negative amounts using either a negative sign preceding the number eg.-45 or parentheses eg. (45))

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