Centex, a Producer of Telephone Systems for Small Businesses, Has

question 45

Multiple Choice

Centex, a producer of telephone systems for small businesses, has current sales of$43 million and variable operating costs of$27.95 million.Centex expects to increase sales in the coming year by 15% while keeping fixed operating costs constant at $9.1 million.What is the DOL for Centex?

• A)3.3
• B)7.2
• C)1.0
• D)2.5

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