The Accounting Manager of Gateway Inns Has Noted That Every

question 2

Multiple Choice

The accounting manager of Gateway Inns has noted that every time the inn's average occupancy rate increases by 2 percent,the operating cash flow increases by 5.3 percent.What is the degree of operating leverage if the contribution margin per unit is $47?

• A)0.38
• B)0.57
• C)1.75
• D)2.10
• E)2.65

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Firm Value

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Goodwill Recognition

The accounting process of recording the value of intangible assets acquired through a business combination.

Pooling of Interest

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