Homework 7B

Question 1 1
/ 1 point

Irresistible Chips is reviewing its financial condition. The
firm generated an operating profit of $4,602,260. The firm’s interest expense
was $2,021,200.

What is the firm’s
degree of financial leverage? Round the answer to two decimals

Question 2 1
/ 1 point

Irresistible Chips is reviewing its financial condition. The
firm generated an operating profit of $5,699,130. The firm’s interest expense
was $2,593,350.

What will be the resulting percentage change in earnings per
share if they expect operating profit to change 2.6 percent?

(You should calculate the degree of financial leverage
first).

(Write the percentage sign in the “units” box).

Round the answer to two decimals

Question 3 1
/ 1 point

Use the following information about Rat Race Home Security,
Inc. to answer the questions:

Average selling price per unit $346.

Variable cost per unit $192

Units sold 352

Fixed costs $6,393

Interest expense $13,881

Based on the data
above, what is the degree of financial leverage of Rat Race Home Security,
Inc.?

Question 4 1
/ 1 point

Use the following information about Rat Race Home Security,
Inc. to answer the questions:

Average selling price per unit $336.

Variable cost per unit $200

Units sold 423

Fixed costs $9,477

Interest expense 18,461

Based on the data
above, what will be the resulting percentage change in earnings per share of
Rat Race Home Security, Inc. if they expect operating profit to change -1.5
percent?

(You should calculate the degree of financial leverage
first).

(Write the percentage sign in the “units” box).

Round the answer to two decimals