Granfield company is considering eliminating its backpack division, which reported an operating loss for the recent year of $41,400. the division sales for the year were $948,600 and the variable costs were $469,000. the fixed costs of the division were $521,000. if the backpack division is dropped, 40% of the fixed costs allocated to that division could be eliminated. the impact on granfield's operating income for eliminating this business segment would be:

The blumer company entered into the following transactions during 2012: 1. the company was started with $22,000 of common stock issued to investors for cash. 2. on july 1, the company purchased land that cost $15,500 cash. 3. there were $700 of supplies purchased on account. 4. sales on account amounted to $9,500. 5. cash collections of receivables were $5,500. 6. on october 1, 2012, the company paid $3,600 in advance for a 12-month insurance policy that became effective on october 1. 7. supplies on hand as of december 31, 2010 amounted to $225. the amount of cash flow from investing activities would be: