Financial Management: Theory & Practice
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Last year, Cayman Corporation had sales of $26 million, total variable costs of $15 million, and total fixed costs of $5,000,000. In addition, they paid $4 million in interest to bondholders. Cayman has a marginal tax rate of 21 percent. If Cayman's sales increase by 15%, what should be the increase in operating income?
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