Survey Of Accounting
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Author: Edmonds, Thomas P.
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Chapter 11, Problem 16E
a)
To determine
Calculate the magnitude of operating leverage using contribution margin approach.
b)
To determine
Determine the amount of net income which K Company will earn if the revenue increases by 10%. The sale price is not affected.
c)
To determine
Construct an income statement and the percentage change in net income of two income statement.
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