If sales are $314,000, variable costs are 75% of sales, and operating income is $44,100, the operating leverage is

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If sales are $314,000, variable costs are 75% of sales, and operating income is $44,100, the operating leverage is:

- a. 0.0
- b. 5.3
- c. 1.8
- d. 1.3
Transcribed Image Text:If sales are $314,000, variable costs are 75% of sales, and operating income is $44,100, the operating leverage is: - a. 0.0 - b. 5.3 - c. 1.8 - d. 1.3
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Operating leverage means the measurement between the contribution margin with the earning of the company. This ratio actually guides the company that from which degree the project of the company can earn more by increasing the revenue. 

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