The following sales and cost data (in thousands) are for two companies in the transportation industry: Company A Company B Sales Variable costs Contribution margin Fixed costs Operating profit Required: Amount $ 100,000 50,000 $ 50,000 15,000 $ 35,000 Percent Percent of of Sales Amount Sales 100% $ 100,000 100% 50 30,000 30 50% $ 70,000 70% 40,000 $ 30,000 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 10% in the next year but that everything else remains constant. Calculate the percentage increase in profit for each company. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1A Req 18 Req 2 Calculate the degree of operating leverage (DOL) for each company. (Round your answers to 3 decimal places.) Company A Company B Degree of operating leverage Req 1A Req 1B Req 2 If sales increase from the present level, which company benefits more? Company A Company B Req 1A Req 1B Req 2 Assume that sales rise 10% in the next year but that everything else remains constant. Calculate the percentage increase in profit for each company. (Input your answers as percentages rounded to 2 decimal places (i.e., 0.1567 = 15.67%).) Increase in profit Company A Company B % %