INVESTMENTS(LL)W/CONNECT
INVESTMENTS(LL)W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781260433920
Author: Bodie
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 17, Problem 26PS

a.

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To evaluate: The firm having higher operating leverage.

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Operating leverage: Normally, when analysis regarding growth of the company is done, details pertaining to two companies are compared. Operating leverage is one such measure to determine the degree to which a company or project can increase the operating income through increase of revenue. Experts suggest that a company which generate sales with high grows margin apart from maintaining low variable cost has high operating leverage.

b.

Summary Introduction

To evaluate: The firm having higher profits based on the strength of economy.

Introduction:

Operating leverage: Normally, when analysis regarding growth of the company is done, details pertaining to two companies are compared. Operating leverage is one such measure to determine the degree to which a company or project can increase the operating income through increase of revenue. Experts suggest that a company which generate sales with high grows margin apart from maintaining low variable cost has high operating leverage.

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