Question

Discontinue a Segment Product Tango has revenue of $1,150,000, variable cost of goods sold of $850,000, variable selling expenses of $275,000, and fixed costs of $125,000, creating an operating loss of $(100,000). a. Prepare a differential analysis as of February 13 to determine if Product Tango should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2), assuming fixed costs are unaffected by the decision. If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Continue Product Tango (Alt. 1) or Discontinue Product Tango (Alt. 2) February 13 Continue Product Tango (Alternative 1) Discontinue Product Tango (Alternative 2) Differential Effects (Alternative 2) Revenues $ $ $ Costs: Variable cost of goods sold Variable selling and admin. expenses Fixed costs Profit (Loss) $ $ $ b. Determine if Product Tango should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2).

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Differential analysis is shown below

B) its product should be continue.

Explanation:

As per the data given in the question,

a)

                      Continue product          Discontinue product        Differential

                        Tango(Alt 1)                       Tango(Alt 2)               Effects (Alt 2)

Revenue         $1,150,000                                $0                      -$1,150,000

Costs:

Variable COG Sold -$850,000                       $0                        $850,000

Variable selling and admin expenses  -$275,000     $0           $850,000

Fixed costs     -$125,000                                  $0                        $275,000

Profit(Loss)      -$100,000                                -$125,000            -$25,000

b)

As per analysis discontinuance of product Tango will enhance the amount of loss by $25,000, so it is recommended to continue the operation.