Assume that you calculated operating leverage factor to be 3. How would you interpret that number?
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A factor of 3 means that for every 1% increase in sales revenue, the company's operating income will increase by 3%. Interpreting this number, we can say that the company has a high degree of operating leverage. This means that a small increase in sales can lead Show more…
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