Firm a Produces Semiconductors Using Highly Technical Machinery; Firm B

question 80

Multiple Choice

Firm A produces semiconductors using highly technical machinery; Firm B is a retail clothing store. Consider which firm employs a higher degree of operating leverage and then answer the following question: "Which of the following comparative statements about firms A and B is true?"

• A)A has a lower break-even point than B, but A's profit grows faster after the breakeven.
• B)A has a higher break-even point than B, but A's profit grows slower after the breakeven.
• C)B has a lower break-even point than A, but A's profit grows faster after the breakeven.
• D)B has a lower break-even point than A, and profit grows at the same rate for both companies after the break-even point.

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