Magellen Industries Is Analyzing a New Project

question 193

Multiple Choice

Magellen Industries is analyzing a new project. The data they have gathered to date is as follows: Initial requirement for equipment: $120,000 Depreciation: Straight-line to zero over the four-year life of the project with no salvage value.
Required rate of return: 15%
Marginal tax rate: 35%
What is the degree of operating leverage under the worst-case scenario?

• A) .93
• B) 1.07
• C) 1.63
• D) 1.93
• E) 2.07

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Definitions:

Raw Materials

Raw materials are the basic, unprocessed inputs that are used in the manufacturing process to produce finished goods.

Factory Overhead Rate

A rate used to assign or allocate factory overhead costs to individual units of production, usually based on a standard measure such as labor hours or machine hours.

Direct Labor Cost

The total of all wages paid to employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Internal Stakeholders

Individuals or groups within an organization who are directly impacted by its actions, decisions, and outcomes, such as employees, managers, and owners.