Steele Insulators Is Analyzing a New Type of Insulation for Interior

question 13

Multiple Choice

Steele Insulators is analyzing a new type of insulation for interior walls. Management has compiled the following information to determine whether or not this new insulation should be manufactured. The insulation project has an initial fixed asset requirement of $1.3 million, which would be depreciated straight-line to zero over the 12-year life of the project. Projected fixed costs are $742,000 and the anticipated annual operating cash flow is $241,000. What is the degree of operating leverage for this project?

• A)3.78
• B)3.92
• C)4.08
• D)4.27
• E)4.53

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Definitions:

Competitive Price-Taker

A firm or individual that has no influence over the market price and must accept the prevailing market price for its product or input.

Profit

The financial gain made in a transaction or operation, calculated as the difference between the revenue earned and the costs incurred.

Competitive Price-Taker

A company that lacks the authority to influence the market price and is therefore compelled to agree to the existing market price for its goods.

Average Variable Cost

Refers to the total variable costs (costs that change with production volume) divided by the quantity of output produced.