Operating Leverage Measures the Effect of Fixed Financing Costs on the Relationship

question 161

Multiple Choice

Operating leverage measures the effect of fixed financing costs on the relationship between

• A) Sales and EBIT.
• B) Sales and EPS.
• C) EBIT and EPS.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Monthly Expenses

Recurring costs or outlays that occur every month, such as rent, utilities, payroll, and other operational charges.

Master Budget

A comprehensive financial plan that includes both operational and financial budgets, representing a company’s overall plan of action for a future period.

Budgeted Sales

The projected amount of sales revenue a company expects to receive within a specific period, as part of its financial planning process.

Credit Sales

Credit sales are transactions where the customer purchases goods or services on account, agreeing to pay the supplier at a later date.