Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product A condensed income statement by product line for Crown Beverage Inc. indicated the following for King Cola for the past year: Sales $236,900 Cost of goods sold 111,000 Gross profit $125,900 Operating expenses 145,000 Loss from operations $(19,100) It is estimated that 13% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 22% of the operating expenses are fixed. Since King 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 King Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter zero "0". Use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Continue King Cola (Alt. 1) or Discontinue King Cola (Alt. 2) January 21 Differential Effect Continue King Discontinue King on Income Cola (Alternative 1) Cola (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2) Revenues Costs: Variable cost of goods sold Variable operating expenses Fixed costs Income (Loss) b. Should Star Cola be retained? Explain. As indicated by the differential analysis in part (A), the income would by $ if the product is discontinued