Engberg Company installs lawn sod in home yards. The companys most recent monthly contribution format income statement follows:

	Amount	Percent of Sales
Sales	$ 142,000	100%
Variable expenses	56,800	40
Contribution margin	85,200	60%
Fixed expenses	24,000
Net operating income	$ 61,200

Required:

1. What is the companys degree of operating leverage?

2. Using the degree of operating leverage, estimate the impact on net operating income of a 22% increase in unit sales.

3. Construct a new contribution format income statement for the company assuming a 22% increase in unit sales.