Wham Company sells electronic squirrel repellants for $60. Variable costs are 60% of sales and total fixed costs are $40,000. What is the firm's magnitude of operating leverage if 2,000 units are sold?

A. 6.00
B. 2.25
C. 0.17
D. None of these


Answer: A

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