Figure 4-6

question 104

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-6.Shorter Company had originally expected to earn operating income of $130,000 in the coming year. Shorter's degree of operating leverage is 2.4. Recently, Shorter revised its plans and now expects to increase sales by 20% next year.
-Refer to Figure 4-6. What is the percent change in operating income expected by Shorter in the coming year?

• A) 8.33%
• B) 48.0%
• C) 20.0%
• D) 54.17%
• E) 30.0%

Know how free cash flow projections and growth expectations contribute to corporate valuations.

Distinguish between different rates of return and their appropriate application in valuation exercises.

Understand the concept of cultural relativism and ethnocentrism.

Identify the characteristics of material and non-material culture.

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