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Exercise 11-14 Assessing the magnitude of operating leverage
The following income statement applies to Stuart Company for the current year
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Sales revenue (400 units 3 $25) |
$10,000 |
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Variable cost (400 units 3 $10) |
(4,000) |
|
Contribution margin |
6,000 |
|
Fixed costs |
(3,500) |
|
Net income |
$2,500 |
Required
a. Use the contribution margin approach to calculate the magnitude of operating leverage.
b. Use the operating leverage measure computed in Requirement a to determine the amount of net income that Stuart Company will earn if it experiences a 10 percent increase in revenue. The sales price per unit is not affected.
c. Verify your answer to Requirement b by constructing an income statement based on a 10 per- cent increase in sales revenue. The sales price is not affected. Calculate the percentage change in net income for the two income statements.
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