Alpha Corporation Reported the Following Data for Its Most Recent

question 29

Multiple Choice

Alpha Corporation reported the following data for its most recent year: sales, $500,000; variable expenses, $300,000; and fixed expenses, $150,000. The company's degree of operating leverage is:

• A)10
• B)2
• C)4
• D)2.5

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