Solomon Company operates three segments. Income statements for the segments imply that profitability could be improved...

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Solomon Company operates three segments. Income statements for the segments imply that profitability could be improved if Segment A were eliminated. SOLOMON COMPANY Income Statements for Year 2 Segment Sales Cost of goods sold Sales commissions Contribution margin General fixed operating expenses (allocation of president's salary) Advertising expense (specific to individual divisions) Net income (loss) Required a. Prepare a schedule of relevant sales and costs for Segment A. A $ 166,000 (126,000) (16,000) 24,000 (38,000) (4,000) B $ 247,000 (79,000) (26,000) 142,000 (49,000) (14,000) $ (18,000) $ 79,000 C $ 246,000 (79,000) (23,000) 144,000 (29,000) 0 $ 115,000 b. Prepare comparative income statements for the company as a whole under two alternatives: (1) the retention of Segment A and (2) the elimination of Segment A. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Prepare a schedule of relevant sales and costs for Segment A. Relevant Revenue and Cost Items for Segment A Effect on income 0 W ED Solomon Company operates three segments. Income statements for the segments imply that profitability could be improved if Segment A were eliminated. SOLOMON COMPANY Income Statements for Year 2 Segment Sales Cost of goods sold Sales commissions Contribution margin General fixed operating expenses (allocation of president's salary) Advertising expense (specific to individual divisions) Net income (loss) Required a. Prepare a schedule of relevant sales and costs for Segment A. A $ 166,000 (126,000) (16,000) 24,000 (38,000) (4,000) B $ 247,000 (79,000) (26,000) 142,000 (49,000) (14,000) $ (18,000) $ 79,000 C $ 246,000 (79,000) (23,000) 144,000 (29,000) 0 $ 115,000 b. Prepare comparative income statements for the company as a whole under two alternatives: (1) the retention of Segment A and (2) the elimination of Segment A. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Prepare a schedule of relevant sales and costs for Segment A. Relevant Revenue and Cost Items for Segment A Effect on income 0 W ED

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