Comparison of the Degree of Operating Leverage of Two Firms

question 24

True/False

Comparison of the degree of operating leverage of two firms is valid only when the base level of sales used for each firm is the same.

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Definitions:

Allopolyploidy

Refers to polyploidy (more than two paired chromosomes) resulting from interspecific hybridization. If polyploidy arises within a species, it’s called autopolyploidy.

Chromosome Number

The total number of chromosomes present in the cell nucleus of an organism, which is characteristic of each species.

Hybridize

The act of crossing different species or varieties of organisms to produce hybrids, fostering genetic variation.

Genetic Variation

Variability in the genetic makeup among individuals within a population, which is essential for natural selection and evolution.