Question 1

Use the below information to answer the following question.
$\begin{array}{lr}
\text { Sales }(100,000 \text { units }) & \$ 1,000,000 \
\text { Variable costs } & 300,000\
\text { Contribution margin } & 700,000 \
\text { Fixed manufacturing costs } & 200,000\
\text { Operating income } & 500,000 \
\text { Interest } & 75,000\
\text { Earnings before taxes } & 425,000 \
\text { Taxes }(30 \%) & 127,500\
\text { Net income }&\$297,500
\end{array}$
Refer to the table. The degree of financial leverage is ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

A conservative financing plan involves

Accepted Answer

A conservative financing plan involves a heavy reliance on equity in order to avoid the risks associated with debt financing. This results in lower financial leverage and reduces the chances of bankruptcy.

Question 3

Use the below information to answer the following question.
$\begin{array}{lr}
\text { Sales }(100,000 \text { units }) & \$ 1,000,000 \
\text { Variable costs } & 300,000\
\text { Contribution margin } & 700,000 \
\text { Fixed manufacturing costs } & 200,000\
\text { Operating income } & 500,000 \
\text { Interest } & 75,000\
\text { Earnings before taxes } & 425,000 \
\text { Taxes }(30 \%) & 127,500\
\text { Net income }&\$297,500
\end{array}$
Refer to the table. The degree of operating leverage is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the below information to answer the...

Question 4

Firm A produces semiconductors using highly technical machinery; Firm B is a retail clothing store with little use of machinery. 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?"

Accepted Answer

Firm A, which uses highly technical machinery, has a higher degree of operating leverage due to its significant fixed costs. This results in a higher break-even point compared to Firm B, which has lower fixed costs. However, after reaching the break-even point, Firm A's profits grow faster due to the leverage effect, where a small increase in sales results in a larger increase in profits.

Question 5

If EBIT equals $200,000 and interest equals $40,000, what is the degree of financial leverage?

Accepted Answer

The degree of financial leverage (DFL) is calculated as: DFL = EBIT / (EBIT - Interest). Plugging in the given values: DFL = $200,000 / ($200,000 - $40,000) = $200,000 / $160,000 = 1.25x.

Question 6

A factory that relies on highly technical machinery may choose to reduce its overall leverage position by

Accepted Answer

By utilizing a higher level of equity, the factory can reduce its overall leverage position as equity does not need to be repaid like debt does. Selling its machinery or increasing accounts receivable would not necessarily reduce leverage, and decreasing variable costs per unit may not have a significant impact on leverage.

Question 7

Heavy use of long-term debt may be beneficial in an inflationary economy because

Accepted Answer

Heavy use of long-term debt may be beneficial in an inflationary economy because the debt may be repaid in "cheaper" dollars. This is because inflation leads to the devaluation of currency, hence the value of debt decreases over time, making it easier to repay.

Question 8

If the business cycle is just beginning its upswing, which firm would you anticipate would be likely to show the best growth in EPS over the next year? Firm A has high combined leverage and Firm B has low combined leverage.

Accepted Answer

During the upswing of the business cycle, the economy is growing, which typically means that there is more demand for goods and services. A firm with high combined leverage (both operating and financial leverage) is likely to benefit more from an increase in sales because it can spread its fixed costs over a larger sales volume, leading to higher profit margins and earnings per share (EPS). On the other hand, a firm with low combined leverage may not be able to take advantage of the upswing as much because it has fewer fixed costs to spread. Therefore, Firm A is likely to show the best growth in EPS over the next year.

Question 9

When a firm employs no debt

Accepted Answer

When a firm employs no debt, it has a financial leverage of one. This is because financial leverage is calculated as the ratio of debt to equity, and if a firm has no debt, then its financial leverage is one.

Question 10

Use the below information to answer the following question.
$\begin{array}{ll}
 \text {Sales (1,000 units) }&\$200,000\
 \text {Variable costs }&110,000\
\text { Contribution margin } & 90,000 \
\text { Fixed manufacturing costs } & 40,000\
\text { Operating income } & 50,000 \
\text { Interest } & 10,000\
\text { Earnings before taxes } & 40,000 \
\text { Taxes }(30 \%) & 12,000\
 \text {Net income }&\$28,000\
 \text {Shares Outstanding }&1,000\
\end{array}$
Refer to the table. The degree of financial leverage (DFL) is ________.

Accepted Answer

The degree of financial leverage (DFL) is calculated as Earnings Before Taxes (EBT) divided by Operating Income. DFL = 40,000 / 50,000 = 0.8, which is not directly listed, but closest to 1.25x.

Question 11

Use the below information to answer the following question.
$\begin{array}{ll}
 \text {Sales (1,000 units) }&\$200,000\
 \text {Variable costs }&110,000\
\text { Contribution margin } & 90,000 \
\text { Fixed manufacturing costs } & 40,000\
\text { Operating income } & 50,000 \
\text { Interest } & 10,000\
\text { Earnings before taxes } & 40,000 \
\text { Taxes }(30 \%) & 12,000\
 \text {Net income }&\$28,000\
 \text {Shares Outstanding }&1,000\
\end{array}$
Refer to the table. The degree of combined leverage (DCL) is ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The degree of financial leverage is concerned with the relationship between

Accepted Answer

The degree of financial leverage is focused on the impact of changes in EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) on EPS (earnings per share). It measures the percentage change in EPS due to a percentage change in EBIT. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are not related to the degree of financial leverage.

Question 13

Use the below information to answer the following question.
$\begin{array}{ll}
 \text {Sales (1,000 units) }&\$200,000\
 \text {Variable costs }&110,000\
\text { Contribution margin } & 90,000 \
\text { Fixed manufacturing costs } & 40,000\
\text { Operating income } & 50,000 \
\text { Interest } & 10,000\
\text { Earnings before taxes } & 40,000 \
\text { Taxes }(30 \%) & 12,000\
 \text {Net income }&\$28,000\
 \text {Shares Outstanding }&1,000\
\end{array}$
Refer to the table. This firm's break-even point in units is

Accepted Answer

Break-even point in units = Fixed costs / Contribution margin per unit= 40,000 / (90,000 / 1,000)= 40,000 / 90= 444.44 units

Question 14

Which of the following is not true about leverage?

Accepted Answer

Combined leverage shows the impact of change in volume on EPS, not just EBIT, as it considers both operating and financial leverage.

Question 15

If a firm has the lowest possible degree of operating leverage and the lowest possible degree of financial leverage, then

Accepted Answer

The lowest possible degree of operating leverage (DOL) is 1, indicating that operating income changes one-for-one with sales, showing no leverage effect. The lowest possible degree of financial leverage (DFL) is also 1, indicating that earnings per share (EPS) change one-for-one with operating income, again showing no leverage effect.

Question 16

Use the below information to answer the following question.
$\begin{array}{lr}
\text { Sales }(100,000 \text { units }) & \$ 1,000,000 \
\text { Variable costs } & 300,000\
\text { Contribution margin } & 700,000 \
\text { Fixed manufacturing costs } & 200,000\
\text { Operating income } & 500,000 \
\text { Interest } & 75,000\
\text { Earnings before taxes } & 425,000 \
\text { Taxes }(30 \%) & 127,500\
\text { Net income }&\$297,500
\end{array}$
Refer to the table. The degree of combined leverage is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the below information to answer the...

Question 17

Under which of the following conditions could the overuse of financial leverage be detrimental to the firm?

Accepted Answer

When there is cyclical demand for the firm's products, the firm's revenue and profits fluctuate with the economy. If the firm takes on too much financial leverage, such as through high levels of debt, it may not be able to meet its debt obligations during a downturn in the economy. This could lead to default, bankruptcy, and other financial problems for the firm. Therefore, overuse of financial leverage could be detrimental to the firm in this situation. In contrast, financial leverage may be beneficial in a stable industry, during an upswing in the business cycle, or when there is low interest cost compared to return on assets.

Question 18

A firm's earnings per share is not impacted by its financing plan at the point when

Accepted Answer

When the cost of borrowed funds equals the return on assets, the earnings per share is not impacted by the firm's financing plan because the cost of financing (interest expense) directly offsets the return generated by those borrowed funds, leaving no net impact on earnings.

Question 19

Use the below information to answer the following question.
$\begin{array}{ll}
 \text {Sales (1,000 units) }&\$200,000\
 \text {Variable costs }&110,000\
\text { Contribution margin } & 90,000 \
\text { Fixed manufacturing costs } & 40,000\
\text { Operating income } & 50,000 \
\text { Interest } & 10,000\
\text { Earnings before taxes } & 40,000 \
\text { Taxes }(30 \%) & 12,000\
 \text {Net income }&\$28,000\
 \text {Shares Outstanding }&1,000\
\end{array}$
Refer to the table. The degree of operating leverage (DOL) is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the below information to answer the...

Question 20

Combined leverage is concerned with the relationship between

Accepted Answer

Combined leverage measures the effect of changes in sales volume on earnings per share (EPS), combining both operating and financial leverage.

Quiz 5: Operating and Financial Leverage

A conservative financing plan involves

If EBIT equals $200,000 and interest equals $40,000, what is the degree of financial leverage?

A factory that relies on highly technical machinery may choose to reduce its overall leverage position by

Heavy use of long-term debt may be beneficial in an inflationary economy because

If the business cycle is just beginning its upswing, which firm would you anticipate would be likely to show the best growth in EPS over the next year? Firm A has high combined leverage and Firm B has low combined leverage.

When a firm employs no debt

The degree of financial leverage is concerned with the relationship between

Which of the following is not true about leverage?

If a firm has the lowest possible degree of operating leverage and the lowest possible degree of financial leverage, then

Under which of the following conditions could the overuse of financial leverage be detrimental to the firm?

A firm's earnings per share is not impacted by its financing plan at the point when

Combined leverage is concerned with the relationship between