The Sterling Tire Companys income statement for 20X1 is as follows: ...

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The Sterling Tire Companys income statement for 20X1 is as follows:

STERLING TIRE COMPANY
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 20X1
Sales (28,000 tires at $76 each) $ 2,128,000
Variable costs (28,000 tires at $38) 1,064,000
Fixed costs 480,000
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) $ 584,000
Interest expense 54,000
Earnings before taxes (EBT) $ 530,000
Income tax expense (25%) 132,500
Earnings after taxes (EAT) $ 397,500

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

Degree of operating leverage ____

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

Degree of financial leverage ____

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

Degree of financial leverage ____

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

Break-even point _____ units

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