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The Sterling Tire Company's income statement for 20X1 is as follows:
STERLING TIRE COMPANY Income Statement For the Year Ended December 31, 20X1 | |
Sales (23,000 tires at $66 each) | $1,518,000 |
Variable costs (23,000 tires at $33) | 759,000 |
Fixed costs | 430,000 |
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | $ 329,000 |
Interest expense | 51,500 |
Earnings before taxes (EBT) | $277,500 |
Income tax expense (30%) | 83,250 |
Earnings after taxes (EAT) | $ 194,250 |
a. Compute the degree of operating leverage.
b. Compute the degree of financial leverage.
c. Compute the degree of combined leverage.
d. Compute the break-even point in units.