For a Firm with a DOL of 3

question 67

Multiple Choice

For a firm with a DOL of 3.5, an increase in sales of 6 percent will:

• A)increase pretax profits by 3.5 percent.
• B)decrease pretax profits by 3.5 percent.
• C)increase pretax profits by 21.0 percent.
• D)increase pretax profits by 1.71 percent.

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