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An investment banker is analyzing two companies that specialize in the production and sale of candied yams. Traditional Yams uses a labor-intensive approach, and Auto-Yams uses a mechanized system. CVP income statements for the two companies are shown below. Sales Variable costs Contribution margin Fixed costs Net income Traditional Yams $406,000 329,000 77,000 27,000 $50,000 Auto-Yams $406,000 158,000 248,000 198,000 $50,000 The investment banker is interested in acquiring one of these companies. However, she is concerned about the impact that each company's cost structure might have on its profitability, Calculate each company's degree of operating leverage. (Round answers to 2 decimal places, c.8. 1.15.) Degree of Operating Leverage Traditional Yams Auto-Yams eTextbook and Media Determine the effect on each company's net income if sales decrease by 10% and if sales increase by 7%. Do not prepare income statements. (Round answers to 2 decimal places, s. 10.52. If % change is negative, enter amount with either a negative sign or parenthesis, c.8. 10.52 or (10.52)) % Change in Net Income Sales decrease by 10% Traditional Yams % Auto-Yams % Sales by 7% Traditional Yams Auto-Yams

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