The Magnitude of Operating Leverage for Blue Ridge Corporation Is

question 148

Multiple Choice

The magnitude of operating leverage for Blue Ridge Corporation is 3.5 when sales are $200,000 and net income is $36,000.If sales decrease by 6%,net income is expected to decrease by what amount?

• A) $2,160
• B) $7,560
• C) $3,420
• D) $1,260

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