The Degree of Operating Leverage Is Defined as the Percentage

question 74

True/False

The degree of operating leverage is defined as the percentage change in operating earnings associated with a given percentage change in sales.

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Definitions:

Budget Variances

The difference between budgeted and actual figures for revenues or expenditures, indicating under or overspending.

Underapplied

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred, leading to underestimation of product costs.

Overapplied

A condition where the allocated amount of indirect costs exceeds the actual amount incurred.

Variable Overhead Efficiency

The variance indicating the efficiency with which a variable overhead cost is incurred in relation to an activity level, such as machine or labor hours.