The following sales and cost data $($in thousands$)$ are for two companies in the transportation industry:

Required:

$1-$a$.$ Calculate the degree of operating leverage $($DOL$)$ for each company.

$1-$b$.$ If sales increase from the present level, which company benefits more?

$2.$ Assume that sales rise $15\%$ in the next year but that everything else remains constant. Calculate the percentage increase in profit for each company.

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Req $1A$

Req $1$B

Req $2$

Calculate the degree of operating leverage $($DOL$)$ for each company. $($Round your answers to $3$ decimal places.$)$

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