Cosmic Technologies is evaluating a project that costs $2,500 and has no salvage value after 4 years. The project will produce a gadget that will sell for $155 per unit and incur variable costs of $120 per unit. The company has fixed costs of $4,200 and requires a 13% return on its projects. If Cosmic sells 240 units, what is the firm's degree of operating leverage?

Cosmic Technologies is evaluating a project that costs $2,500 and has no salvage value after 4 years. The project will produce a gadget that will sell for $155 per unit and incur variable costs of $120 per unit. The company has fixed costs of $4,200 and requires a 13% return on its projects. If Cosmic sells 240 units, what is the firm's degree of operating leverage?

Essentials of Business Analytics (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter15: Decision Analysis

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