Answer:
decreased by $200,000
Explanation:
The effect on Xampa's profit next year would be
= Â Reduction in Contribution margin - avoided fixed expenses
= $1,800,000 - $1,600,000
= $2,00,000
As we see that the operating profit would be decreased by $200,000 if the fixed cost is avoided for $1,600,000 and the contribution margin is decreased by $1,800,000 so the difference shows the effect