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Operating leverage = ______.

A. contribution / EBIT

B. contribution / EBT

C. contribution / total expenses

D. contribution / operating PBT

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Operating leverage = contribution / EBIT. A firm's operating leverage is defined as the percentage change in the firm's operating earnings (EBIT less any non-operating income), that accompanies a percentage change in the contribution margin. That is, the operating income elasticity with respect to the contribution margin.

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