Differential analysis for a discontinued product

A condensed income statement by product line for Lavonia Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Vim Cola for the past year:

a$.$ Prepare a differential analysis dated November $2$ to determine whether Vim 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.

Differential Analysis

Continue $($Alt$.1)$ or Discontinue $($Alt$.2)$ Vim Cola

November $2$

b$.$ Should Vim Cola be retained?Differential analysis for a discontinued product

A condensed income statement by product line for Lavonia Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Vim Cola for the past year: