Protector,Inc

Protector,Inc.has two product lines-batting helmets and football helmets.The income statement data for the most recent year is as follows:

Assuming the football helmets line is dropped,total fixed costs remain unchanged,and the space formerly used to produce the line is rented for $100,000 per year,how will operating income be affected?

A) Operating income will increase by $60,000.
B) Operating income will increase by $40,000.
C) Operating income will decrease by $40,000.
D) Operating income will decrease by $60,000.