Answer:
Beck Inc. and Bryant Inc.
Beck Inc. Bryant Inc.
a. Operating leverage 0.4 0.1
b. Increase in income $19,710 (27%) $35,100 (18%)
c. The difference in the INCREASE of income from operations is due to the difference in the operating leverages. Beck Inc.'s HIGHER operating leverage means that its fixed costs are a HIGHER percentage of contribution margin than are Bryant Inc.'s.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Beck Inc. Bryant Inc.
Sales $219,400 $585,000
Variable costs 88,000 351,000
Contribution margin $131,400 $234,000
Fixed costs 58,400 39,000
Income from operations $73,000 $195,000
Total costs $146,400 $390,000
Operating leverage 1.8 1.2
Operating leverage = Contribution Margin/Income from operations
Increase in Sales by 15%
Beck Inc. Bryant Inc.
Sales $252,310 $672,750
Variable costs 101,200 403,650
Contribution margin $151,110 $269,100
Fixed costs 58,400 39,000
Income from operations $92,710 $230,100
Increase in income $19,710 (27%) $35,100 18%
