In: Accounting
Operating Leverage
Income statements for two different companies in the same industry are as follows:
| Trimax, Inc. | Quintex, Inc. | |||
| Sales | $600,000 | $675,000 | ||
| Less: Variable costs | 300,000 | 135,000 | ||
| Contribution margin | $300,000 | $540,000 | ||
| Less: Fixed costs | 240,000 | 480,000 | ||
| Operating income | $60,000 | $60,000 | 
Required:
1. Compute the degree of operating leverage for each company.
| Trimax | |
| Quintex | 
2. Compute the break-even point in dollars for each company.
| Trimax, Inc. | $ | 
| Quintex, Inc. | $ | 
Why is the break-even point for Quintex, Inc., higher?
Because it must cover more in fixed expenses.
3. Suppose that both companies experience a 60 percent increase in revenues. Compute the percentage change in profits for each company.
| Trimax | % | |
| Quintex | % |