Patterson Company operates three segments. Income statements for the segments imply that profitability could be improved if Segment A were eliminated. Required b. Prepare comparative income statements for the company as a whole under two alternatives: (1) the retention of Segment A and (2) the elimination of Segment A. Required b. Prepare comparative income statements for the company as a whole under two alternatives: (1) the retention of Segment A and (2) the elimination of Segment \\( { }^{2} A \\)