An investment banker is analyzing two companies that specialize in the production and sale of candied apples. Old-Fashioned Apples uses a labour-intensive approach, and Mach-Apple uses a mechanized system. Variable costing income statements for the two companies are shown below: Old-Fashioned Apples Mech-Apple Sales $580,000 $580,000 Variable costs 377,000 174,000 Contribution margin 203,000 406,000 Fixed costs 153,000 356,000 Operating income $50,000 $50,000 The investment banker wants to acquire one of these companies. However, she is concerned about the impact that each company's cost structure might have on its profitability. (a) Calculate each company's degree of operating leverage. (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 15.25.) Old-Fashioned: Mach-Apple: Determine which company's cost structure makes it more sensitive to changes in its sales volume. Present your answer in terms of the contribution margin ratio. Old-Fashioned Apples Mech-Apple Contribution margin ratio 56 56 will be more sensitive to changes in sales volume.