Jamie had the following figures over the past four years.

a. Calculate the nondiscretionary cost percentage and what the change in the ratio demonstrates over time.
b. Calculate the discretionary cost percentage and what the change demonstrates over time.
c. Calculate the total operating cost percentage and what the change demonstrates over time.
d. Indicate what your recommendation might be?

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Nondiscretionary Cost Discretionary Cost Total income Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 $56,000 54,000 52,000 $50,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 $60,000 60,000 60,000 $60,000