Provide correct solution for this accounting question Based on the income statements of the three following retail businesses, which company hasthe highest operating leverage?Alpha Company Beta Company Gamma CompanyRevenue200,000200,000200,000Variable Costs-95,000-155,000-125,000Contribution Margin 105,00045,00075,000Fixed Costs-80,000-20,000-50,000Net Income25,00025,00025,000a. Alpha Companyb. Beta Companyc. Gamma Companyd. They all have the same operating leverage

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