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Chapter 5, Problem 19P
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To calculate: The degree of combined leverage (DOL) for Mitaka Company.
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Degree of combined leverage (DCL):
It summarises the effect of the combination of both operating as well as financial leverages on a firm. It helps in determining the risk of any firm. A company with high DCL will be considered more risky.
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Loose Leaf for Foundations of Financial Management Format: Loose-leaf
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