Crane Machines has four product lines, one of which reflects the following results:
Sales: $220,000
Variable costs: $116,000
Contribution margin: $104,000
Fixed costs: $116,000
Net loss: $(12,000)
If this product line is eliminated, 35% of the fixed costs can be eliminated and the other 65% will be allocated to other product lines. If management decides to eliminate this product line, what will happen to the company's net income?
A. It will increase by $40,600.
B. It will decrease by $51,400.
C. It will decrease by $63,400.
D. It will increase by $12,000.