________ Is the Potential Use of Fixed Operating Costs to Magnify

question 27

Multiple Choice

________ is the potential use of fixed operating costs to magnify the effects of changes in sales on earnings before interest and taxes.

• A) Financial leverage
• B) Operating leverage
• C) Total leverage
• D) Ratio analysis

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