the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss. It is estimated that 14% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 18% of the operating expenses are fixed. Because Vim Cola is only one many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. 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