Iverson Corporation's variable expenses are 60% of sales. At a $400,000 sales level, the degree of operating leverage is 5. If sales increase by $40,000, the new degree of operating leverage will be (rounded):

A. 3.67
B. 5.00
C. 2.86
D. 5.25


Answer: A

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