Sensitivity Analysis and Break-Even [LO1, 3] We are evaluating a project that costs $864,000, has an eight-year life, and has no salvage value. Assume that
a. Calculate the accounting break-even point. What is the degree of operating leverage at the accounting break-even point?
b. Calculate the base-case cash flow and
c. What is the sensitivity of OCF to changes in the variable cost figure? Explain what your answer tells you about a $1 decrease in estimated variable costs.
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