35. The Harding Company manufactures skates. The companys income statement for 20X1 is as follows:...

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35. The Harding Company manufactures skates. The companys income statement for 20X1 is as follows:

HARDING COMPANY
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 20X1
Sales (10,300 skates @ $56 each) $ 576,800
Variable costs (10,300 skates at $23) 236,900
Fixed costs 180,000
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) $ 159,900
Interest expense 61,500
Earnings before taxes (EBT) $ 98,400
Income tax expense (40%) 39,360
Earnings after taxes (EAT) $ 59,040

a. Compute the degree of operating leverage. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

b. Compute the degree of financial leverage. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

c. Compute the degree of combined leverage. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

d. Compute the break-even point in units (number of skates). (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

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