Evaluate a Third-Order Determinant
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 1 & 2 & 3 \\2 & 3 & 3 \\1 & 2 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Evaluate a Third-Order Determinant
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 1 & 2 & 3 \\2 & 3 & 3 \\1 & 2 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 0
• B) 54
• C) 1
• D) \(- 12\)

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Operating Leverage

A measure of how sensitive net operating income is to a given percentage change in dollar sales.

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Sales Increase

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