Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product A condensed income statement by product line for Warrick Beverage...

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Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product A condensed income statement by product line for Warrick Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Mango Cola for the past year: Sales $15,000,000 Cost of goods sold (10,800,000) Gross profit Operating expenses $4,200,000 Operating loss (8,000,000) $(3,800,000) It is estimated that 30% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 25% of the operating expenses are fixed. Because Mango Cola is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. 6. Prepare a differential analysis dated February 29 to determine whether Mango Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Continue (Alt. 1) or Discontinue (Alt. 2) Mango Cola February 29 Continue Mango Cola Discontinue Mango Cola Differential Effects (Alternative 1) (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2) Revenues Costs: Variable cost of goods sold Variable operating expenses i Fixed costs Profit (Loss) b. Should Mango Cola be retained? Next Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product A condensed income statement by product line for Warrick Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Mango Cola for the past year: Sales $15,000,000 Cost of goods sold (10,800,000) Gross profit Operating expenses $4,200,000 Operating loss (8,000,000) $(3,800,000) It is estimated that 30% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 25% of the operating expenses are fixed. Because Mango Cola is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. 6. Prepare a differential analysis dated February 29 to determine whether Mango Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Continue (Alt. 1) or Discontinue (Alt. 2) Mango Cola February 29 Continue Mango Cola Discontinue Mango Cola Differential Effects (Alternative 1) (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2) Revenues Costs: Variable cost of goods sold Variable operating expenses i Fixed costs Profit (Loss) b. Should Mango Cola be retained? Next