Bristo Corporation has sales of 2,000 units at $35 per unit. Variable expenses are 40% of the selling price. If total fixed expenses are $22,000, the degree of operating leverage is:

A. 0.79
B. 3.50
C. 2.10
D. 1.40


Answer: C

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