Bendel Incorporated Has an Operating Leverage of 5

question 16

Multiple Choice

Bendel Incorporated has an operating leverage of 5.9. If the company's sales increase by 10%, its net operating income should increase by about:

• A) 59.0%
• B) 1.7%
• C) 10.0%
• D) 47.4%

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