Answer:
c.$176,200
Explanation:
The questionis to determine the segment margin of the North Business Segment
Pitfall to note: the question contains data for both the North and the South Segments, as such, only the data relevant to the North Segment should be used for the calculation as follows:
Sales Revenue = Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $587,000
Subtract: Variable Exp. Â Â Â Â ($340,000)
COntribution margin      $264,400
Subtract: Traceable Fixed  ($70,200)
The Segment Margin      $176,200 Option c