DrBertin Performs a Certain Routine Surgical Procedure at Her Medical

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Essay

Dr.Bertin performs a certain routine surgical procedure at her medical clinic.Her monthly fixed operating costs are $12,000,while her after-tax operating income is $8,000 when she performs 200 such procedures in a month.Dr.Bertin's before-tax operating income is subject to a marginal tax rate of 60%.
Required:
a)What is the margin of safety percentage for Dr.Bertin,assuming she performs 200 procedures?
b)What is the degree of operating leverage for Dr.Bertin,again assuming she performs 200 procedures?

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