Marisol's Sunglass Company's western territory's forecasted income statement for the upcoming year is as follows:Sales revenue$840,000Variable costs(520,000)Contribution margin$320,000Fixed costs(480,000)$(160,000)Operating lossThe company's management is considering dropping the western territory and has determined that $310,000 of thefixed expenses is avoidable. What is the change in Marisol's Sunglass Company's forecasted operating for theupcoming year if the western territory is dropped? Assume the company predicts an operating loss across the entirecompany.OA. Operating loss will increase by $10,000.OB. Operating profit will increase by $320,000OC. Operating profit will decrease by $320,000.OD. Operating loss will decrease by $10,000.

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