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PLEASE HELP!! im stuck on the last question. Operating Leverage Income statements for two different companies in the same industry are as follows: Required: Compute

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PLEASE HELP!! im stuck on the last question.
Operating Leverage
Income statements for two different companies in the same industry are as follows:
Required:
Compute the degree of operating leverage for each company.
Compute the break-even point in dollars for each company.
Why is the break-even point for Hobart, Inc., higher?
Because it must cover more in fixed expenses.
Suppose that both companies experience a 60 percent increase in revenues. Compute the percentage change in profits for each company.
Elgin
X %
Hobart
x %
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