Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 55

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following questions.
Unique Tables manufactures coffee tables made of recycled timber. Market research has suggested that there will be strong demand for the tables. Due to this, management is debating whether to lease a new turning machine to meet increased production needs. To assist in their decision-making, the management accountant has supplied the following information:
-Refer to the table above. The operating gearing for Unique Tables is:

• A) higher without the turning machine.
• B) insignificant.
• C) equal in both cases.
• D) higher with the turning machine.

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