Firm A produces semiconductors using highly technical machinery; Firm B is a retail clothing store. Consider which firm employs a higher degree of operating leverage and then answer the following question: "Which of the following comparative statements about firms A and B is true?"
A) A has a lower break-even point than B, but A's profit grows faster after the breakeven.
B) A has a higher break-even point than B, but A's profit grows slower after the breakeven.
C) B has a lower break-even point than A, but A's profit grows faster after the breakeven.
D) B has a lower break-even point than A, and profit grows at the same rate for both companies after the break-even point.
Correct Answer:
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