Information for two companies follows: Skittles Company Sales Contribution margin Fixed costs $ 7,658,850 6,058,850 4,822,350...

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Information for two companies follows: Skittles Company Sales Contribution margin Fixed costs $ 7,658,850 6,058,850 4,822,350 Starburst Company $ 3,881,500 1,406,500 921,500 (1) Compute the degree of operating leverage (DOL) for each company. (2) Which company is expected to produce a greater percent increase in income from a 10% increase in sales? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Compute the degree of operating leverage (DOL) for each company. Degree of Operating Leverage Numerator: Denominator: Contribution margin / Income Skittles's DOL Starburst's DOL = Ratio = Degree of Operating Leverage 0 0 < Required 1 Required 2 > Information for two companies follows: Skittles Company Sales Contribution margin Fixed costs $ 7,658,850 6,058,850 4,822,350 Starburst Company $ 3,881,500 1,406,500 921,500 (1) Compute the degree of operating leverage (DOL) for each company. (2) Which company is expected to produce a greater percent increase in income from a 10% increase in sales? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Compute the degree of operating leverage (DOL) for each company. Degree of Operating Leverage Numerator: Denominator: Contribution margin / Income Skittles's DOL Starburst's DOL = Ratio = Degree of Operating Leverage 0 0 < Required 1 Required 2 >