The February contribution format income statement of Caines Corporation appears below:

Sales	$ 259,200
Variable expenses	176,400
Contribution margin	82,800
Fixed expenses	59,100
Net operating income	$ 23,700

If the company's sales increase by 18%, its net operating income should increase by about:

Answer

		18%
		197%
		9%
		63%

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