Brightstar Company had originally expected to earn an operating income of $160,000 in the coming year. Brightstar's degree of operating leverage is 2.8. Recently, Brightstar revised its plans and now expects to increase sales by 18% next year. What is the percent change in operating income expected for the next year?

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Brightstar Company had originally expected to earn an operating income of $160,000 in the
coming year. Brightstar's degree of operating leverage is 2.8. Recently, Brightstar revised its
plans and now expects to increase sales by 18% next year. What is the percent change in
operating income expected for the next year?
Transcribed Image Text:Brightstar Company had originally expected to earn an operating income of $160,000 in the coming year. Brightstar's degree of operating leverage is 2.8. Recently, Brightstar revised its plans and now expects to increase sales by 18% next year. What is the percent change in operating income expected for the next year?
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