The degree of financial leverage is

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Sales (30,000units)                                                                  P 150,000

           Variable costs                                                                  100,800

           Contribution margin                                                    P   49, 200

           Fixed manufacturing costs                                                24,000

           Operating income                                                        P   25,200

           Interest                                                                              18,000

          Earnings before taxes                                                 P      7,200

          Taxes (at 31%)                                                                     2,160

          Net income                                                                  P 5,040              

          Shares outstanding                                                          600

The degree of financial leverage is

a. 3.50x

b. 1.40x

c. 1.95x

d. 1.58x

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