Jakara Company is a service firm with current service revenue of $400,000 and a 40% contribution margin. Its fixed costs are $80,000. Maldives Company has current sales of $6,610,000 and a 45% contribution margin. Its fixed costs are $1,800,000. a. Compute the degree of operating leverage for both companies. Which company will benefit most from a 15% increase in sales? Explain why. b. Illustrate your findings in an Income Statement that is increased by 15%.

Jakara Company is a service firm with current service revenue of $400,000 and a 40% contribution margin. Its fixed costs are $80,000. Maldives Company has current sales of $6,610,000 and a 45% contribution margin. Its fixed costs are $1,800,000. a. Compute the degree of operating leverage for both companies. Which company will benefit most from a 15% increase in sales? Explain why. b. Illustrate your findings in an Income Statement that is increased by 15%.

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