Miller Manufacturing's Degree of Operating Leverage Is 1

question 57

Multiple Choice

Miller Manufacturing's degree of operating leverage is 1.5. Warren Corporation's degree of operating leverage is 3. Warren's earnings would go up (or down) by ________ as much as Miller's with an equal increase (or decrease) in sales.

• A) 1/2
• B) 1.5 times
• C) 2 times
• D) 4.5 times

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Definitions:

Injury

Physical harm or damage to the body caused by external force, which may result from accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and other causes.

Marginal Utility

The change in total utility generated by consuming one additional unit of a good or service.

Uncertain Income

Income that is not guaranteed or predictable, often varying significantly over time or depending on specific conditions.

Constant

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