2. A condensed income statement by product line for Master Energy Co. indicated the following for the Master Energy product line for the past year: Revenues and Costs Dollar Amount Sales $12,500,000 Cost of goods sold Gross profit Operating expenses Loss from operations 8,250,000 4,250,000 6,010,000 (1,760,000) It is estimated that 25% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 15% of the operating expenses are fixed. Because Master Energy is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. a. Prepare a differential analysis dated January 31st to determine whether Master Energy should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). b. Should Master Energy be retained? Explain.

2. A condensed income statement by product line for Master Energy Co. indicated the following for the Master Energy product line for the past year: Revenues and Costs Dollar Amount Sales $12,500,000 Cost of goods sold Gross profit Operating expenses Loss from operations 8,250,000 4,250,000 6,010,000 (1,760,000) It is estimated that 25% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 15% of the operating expenses are fixed. Because Master Energy is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. a. Prepare a differential analysis dated January 31st to determine whether Master Energy should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). b. Should Master Energy be retained? Explain.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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