Clinton Co

question 51

Multiple Choice

Clinton Co.has an operating leverage of 4.Sales are expected to increase by 8% next year.Operating income is:

• A) unaffected.
• B) expected to increase by 2%.
• C) expected to increase by 32%.
• D) expected to increase by 4 times.

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