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 Cost of goods sold Gross profit Operating expenses Operating loss $15,000,000 (10,800,000) $4,200,000 (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.

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: 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. a. 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. b. Should Mango Cola be retained