Beck Inc. and Bryant Inc. have the following operating data:   Beck Inc. Bryant Inc. Sales $1,250,000 $2,000,000 Variable Cost 750,000 1,250,000 Contribution Margin 500,000 750,000 Fixed Cost 400,000 450,000 Income from Operation $100,000 $300,000 Compute the operating leverage for Beck Inc. and Bryant Inc. How much would income from operations increase for each company if the sales of     each increased by 20%? Why is there a difference in the increase in income from operations for the two     companies? Explain.

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  • Beck Inc. and Bryant Inc. have the following operating data:

 

Beck Inc.

Bryant Inc.

Sales

$1,250,000

$2,000,000

Variable Cost

750,000

1,250,000

Contribution Margin

500,000

750,000

Fixed Cost

400,000

450,000

Income from Operation

$100,000

$300,000

  1. Compute the operating leverage for Beck Inc. and Bryant Inc.
  2. How much would income from operations increase for each company if the sales of

    each increased by 20%?

  1. Why is there a difference in the increase in income from operations for the two

    companies? Explain.

 

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