Miller Company Has an Operating Leverage Factor of 5

question 18

Multiple Choice

Miller Company has an operating leverage factor of 5. Which of the following statements is true?
Thus, an 8% change in ______ should result in a 40% change in _____. The respective amounts that change are:

• A) An 8% change in income should result in a 40% change in sales revenue.
• B) An 8% change in sales revenue should result in a 40% change in income.
• C) An 8% change in variable costs should result in a 40% change in contribution margin.
• D) An 8% change in fixed costs should result in a 40% change in income.
• E) An 8% change in variable costs should result in a 40% change in break-even sales.

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Definitions:

-plasm

A suffix used in biology to denote a formative or molded substance, such as cytoplasm.

Formed

The past participle of form, indicating something that has been brought into existence or given a specific shape.

Compound Suffix

A suffix consisted of more than one element, used in the creation of complex words, especially in the construction of scientific terminology.

Anti-

A prefix meaning against, opposing, or counteracting, often used in medical and scientific contexts.