C. The difference in the (Increases or decreases) of income from operations is due to the difference in the operating leverages. Beck Inc's (higher or lower) operating leverage means that its fixed costs are a (larger or smaller) percentage of contribution margin than are Bryants Inc's.

Operating Leverage Beck Inc. and Bryant Inc. have the following operating data: Beck Inc. Bryant Inc. Sales $255,500 $816,000 Variable costs 102,500 489,600 Contribution margin $153,000 $326,400 Fixed costs 102,000 190,400 Income from operations $51,000 $136,000 a. Compute the operating leverage for Beck Inc. and Bryant Inc. If required, round to one decimal place. Beck Inc. Bryant Inc. b. How much would income from operations increase for each company if the sales of each increased by 15%? If required, round answers to nearest whole number. Dollars Percentage Beck Inc. 7 % Bryant Inc. c. The difference in the operating leverage means that of income from operations is due to the difference in the operating leverages. Beck Inc.'s percentage of contribution margin than are Bryant Inc.'s. its fixed costs are a