Answer:
3.60
Explanation:
Given that,
Sales units = 1,000
Sales price per unit = $60
Variable expenses = 40% of the selling price
Total Fixed cost = $26,000
Contribution margin per unit:
= Selling price - Variable cost
= $60 - ($60 × 40%)
= $60 - $24
= $36
Total contribution:
= Contribution margin per unit × Sales units
= $36 × 1,000
= $36,000
Profit = Total contribution - Fixed cost
= $36,000 - $26,000
= $10,000
Degree of operating leverage:
= (Sales - Variable costs) ÷ (Sales - Variable costs - Fixed Expenses)
= (60,000 - 24,000) ÷ (60,000 - 24,000 - 26,000)
= 36,000 ÷ 10,000
= 3.60
