A Project Has the Following Estimated Data: Price = $200

question 377

Multiple Choice

A project has the following estimated data: price = $200 per unit; variable costs = $150 per unit; fixed costs = $400,000; required return = 9%; initial investment = $1,500,000; $200,000 salvage value; life = 15 years. What is the degree of operating leverage at the financial break-even level of output?

• A) 1.23
• B) 2.23
• C) 3.23
• D) 4.23
• E) 5.23

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