Greenfield Enterprises had the following operating results last year: Category Sales Amount ($) 1,200,000 Variable expenses 600,000 Contribution margin 600,000 Fixed expenses 200,000 Net operating income 400,000 a) Compute the degree of operating leverage at the current level of sales. b) If sales are expected to increase by 15% next year, by how much should net operating income increase?
Greenfield Enterprises had the following operating results last year: Category Sales Amount ($) 1,200,000 Variable expenses 600,000 Contribution margin 600,000 Fixed expenses 200,000 Net operating income 400,000 a) Compute the degree of operating leverage at the current level of sales. b) If sales are expected to increase by 15% next year, by how much should net operating income increase?
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Transcribed Image Text:Greenfield Enterprises had the following operating results last year:
Category
Sales
Amount ($)
1,200,000
Variable expenses
600,000
Contribution margin
600,000
Fixed expenses
200,000
Net operating income 400,000
a) Compute the degree of operating leverage at the current level of sales.
b) If sales are expected to increase by 15% next year, by how much should net
operating income increase?
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