Sams Shingle Corporation is considering the purchase of a new automated shingle-cutting machine. The new machine will reduce variable labor costs but will increase depreciation expense. Contribution margin is expected to increase from $303,660 to $342,220. Net income is expected to be the same at $48,200.

Compute the degree of operating leverage before and after the purchase of the new equipment. (Round answers to 1 decimal place, e.g. 1.5.)

Degree of operating leverage (old) =

Degree of operating leverage (new)=