Exercise 2-13A (Algo) Using contribution margin format income statement to measure the magnitude of operating leverage LO 2-3, 2-4 The following income statement was drawn from the records of Benson Company, a merchandising firm: BENSON COMPANY Income Statement For the Year Ended December 31, Year 1 Sales revenue (4,500 units $166) Cost of goods sold (4,500 units $89) Gross margin Sales commissions (10% of sales) Advertising expense Administrative salaries expense Depreciation expense Shipping and handling expenses (4,500 units $2) Net income Required $747,000 (400,500) 346,500 (74,700) (84,000) (33,000) (48,000) (9,000) $97,800 a. Reconstruct the income statement using the contribution margin format. b. Calculate the magnitude of operating leverage. c. Use the measure of operating leverage to determine the amount of net income Benson will earn if sales increase by 20 percent. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg A Req B and C Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req A Req B and C Reconstruct the income statement using the contribution margin format. BENSON COMPANY Income Statement For the Year Ended December 31, Year 1 ces Less: Variable costs 0 Less: Fixed costs Beg B and C > Net income Required $97,800 a. Reconstruct the income statement using the contribution margin format. b. Calculate the magnitude of operating leverage. c. Use the measure of operating leverage to determine the amount of net income Benson will earn if sales increase by 20 perce Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req A Req B and C b. Calculate the magnitude of operating leverage. c. Use the measure of operating leverage to determine the amount of net income Benson will earn if sales increase by 20 percent. Note: Round your intermediate calculations and "Operating leverage" answer to 2 decimal places. Round the "Net income" value to nearest whole dollar. b. Operating leverage c. Net income Show less