Based on the income statements shown below, which division has the cost structure with the highest operating leverage?     Soft Drinks Bottled Water Fruit Juices   Revenue $50,000 $50,000 50,000   Variable costs (10,000) (5000) (30,000)   Contribution margin 40,000 45,000 20,000   Fixed costs (30,000) (40,000) (10,000)   Net income $10,000 $5000 10,000

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Based on the income statements shown below, which division has the cost structure with the highest operating leverage?

 

  Soft
Drinks
Bottled
Water
Fruit
Juices
 
Revenue $50,000 $50,000 50,000  
Variable costs (10,000) (5000) (30,000)  
Contribution margin 40,000 45,000 20,000  
Fixed costs (30,000) (40,000) (10,000)  
Net income $10,000 $5000 10,000  
         
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