Quinn Corporation Had the Following Income Statement for the Current

question 34

Multiple Choice

Quinn Corporation had the following income statement for the current year: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Sales } & \$ 80,000 \\\text { Variable expenses } & 56,000 \\\text { Contribution margin } & \$ 24,000 \\\text { Fixed expenses } & 16,000 \\\text { Operating incame } & \$ 8000\end{array}$$ What is the degree of operating leverage for Quinn Corporation for the current year?

• A)0.333
• B)2.000
• C)2.333
• D)3.000

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