Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product A condensed income statement by product line for British Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Royal Cola for the past year: Sales Cost of goods sold Gross profit Operating expenses 1 ,000 $234,300 108,000 $126,300 Loss from operations $(16,700) It is estimated that 12% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 23% of the operating expenses are fixed. Since Royal Cola is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. a. Prepare a differential analysis, dated March 3, to determine whether Royal Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter zero "o". Use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Continue Royal Cola (Alt. 1) or Discontinue Royal Cola (Alt. 2) January 21 Differential Effect (Alternative 2) Continue Royal Discontinue Royal Cola (Alternative 1) Cola (Alternative 2) Revenues Costs: Variable cost of goods sold Variable operating expenses Fixed costs Income (Loss) b. Should Star Cola be retained? Explain. by $ As indicated by the differential analysis in part (A), the income would if the product is discontinued