When a fiRm Has a High Degree of Operating Leverage

question 27

Multiple Choice

When a firm has a high degree of operating leverage:

• A) Its projected cash flows are known with great certainty.
• B) It is highly susceptible to damage created by forecasting errors.
• C) Its cash flows remain relatively constant regardless of its sales level.
• D) It will have a relatively low level of fixed assets.
• E) It will low fixed costs and high variable costs.

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