MID Company had originally expected to earn operating income of $130,000 in the coming year. MID's degree of operating leverage is 3.5. Recently, MID revised its plans and now expects to increase sales by 23% next year. What is the percent change in operating income expected by MID in the coming year?

MID Company had originally expected to earn operating income of $130,000 in the coming year. MID's degree of operating leverage is 3.5. Recently, MID revised its plans and now expects to increase sales by 23% next year. What is the percent change in operating income expected by MID in the coming year?

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