Complete both part A and B

Solomon Company operates three segments. Income statements for the segments imply that profitability could be improved if Segment A were eliminated.

Required

a$.$ Prepare a schedule of relevant sales and costs for Segment A$.$

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$.$

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Required $A$

Required 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 $A.$

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