Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product The condensed product-line income statement for Rhinebeck Company for the month of October is as follows: Rhinebeck Company Product-Line Income Statement For the Month Ended October 31 Hats Gloves Mufflers Sales $65,300 $89,500 $27,400 Cost of goods sold (26,700) (33,300) (14,600) Gross profit $38,600 $56,200 $12,800 Selling and administrative expenses (30,000) (34,800) (14,500) Operating income (loss) $8,600 $21,400 $(1,700) Fixed costs are 12% of the cost of goods sold and 44% of the selling and administrative expenses. Rhinebeck Company assumes that fixed costs would not be materially affected if the Gloves line were discontinued. a. Prepare a differential analysis dated October 31 to determine if Mufflers 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 a. Prepare a differential analysis dated October 31 to determine if Mufflers 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) Mufflers October 31 Continue Discontinue Differential Mufflers Mufflers Effects (Alternative 1) (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2) Revenues Costs: Variable cost of goods sold Variable selling and admin. expenses Fixed costs Profit (Loss) $ b. Should the Mufflers line be retained