The Degree of Combined Leverage Is Defined as the Percentage

question 16

Multiple Choice

The degree of combined leverage is defined as the percentage change in earnings per share resulting from a given percentage change in ____.

• A) operating costs
• B) interest charges
• C) common stock dividends
• D) sales (or output)

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