Giant Movers Inc. had originally expected to earn operating income of $150,000 in the coming year. Giant's degree of operating leverage is 2.8. Recently, Giant revised its plans and now expects to increase sales by 25% next year. What is the percent change in operating income expected by Giant in the coming year? A. 62.5% B. 70.0% C. 78.0% D. 85.5%

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Giant Movers Inc. had originally expected to earn operating income
of $150,000 in the coming year. Giant's degree of operating leverage
is 2.8. Recently, Giant revised its plans and now expects to increase
sales by 25% next year.
What is the percent change in operating income expected by Giant
in the coming year?
A. 62.5%
B. 70.0%
C. 78.0%
D. 85.5%
Transcribed Image Text:Giant Movers Inc. had originally expected to earn operating income of $150,000 in the coming year. Giant's degree of operating leverage is 2.8. Recently, Giant revised its plans and now expects to increase sales by 25% next year. What is the percent change in operating income expected by Giant in the coming year? A. 62.5% B. 70.0% C. 78.0% D. 85.5%
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