Which formula is used to calculate the degree of operating leverage?
Correct answer: A. Contribution divided by operating profit
- A. Contribution divided by operating profit
- B. Fixed cost divided by sales
- C. Operating profit divided by variable cost
- D. Sales divided by total assets
Explanation
The degree of operating leverage is calculated as contribution divided by operating profit. A higher result means that operating profit is more sensitive to changes in sales volume.
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