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For every 1 percent decrease in sales of a firm, the EBIT decreases by 3.2 perce

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Question

For every 1 percent decrease in sales of a firm, the EBIT decreases by 3.2 percent. What does this statement indicate? Please explain.

a.

The debt/assets ratio of the firm is 3.2 times.

b.

The degree of operating leverage of the firm is 3.2 times.

c.

The current assets of the firm are 3.2 times its current liabilities.

d.

The expenses of the firm are 3.2 percent of its income.

a.

The debt/assets ratio of the firm is 3.2 times.

b.

The degree of operating leverage of the firm is 3.2 times.

c.

The current assets of the firm are 3.2 times its current liabilities.

d.

The expenses of the firm are 3.2 percent of its income.

Explanation / Answer

Ans. b.The degree of operating leverage of the firm is 3.2 times.

As degree of operating leverage = %Change in EBIT / % change in sales

= 3.2/1 = 3.2