In General, When Fixed Operating Costs Become a Smaller Percentage

question 20

Multiple Choice

In general, when fixed operating costs become a smaller percentage of a company's operating costs, the operating leverage effect

• A) Decreases
• B) Stays the same
• C) Increases

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