Which of the following statements is CORRECT? As a firm increases the operating leverage used to produce a given quantity of output, this

a$.$

normally leads to a decrease in the variability of its expected EPS.

b$.$

normally leads to an increase in its fixed assets turnover ratio.

c$.$

normally leads to a decrease in the standard deviation of its expected EBIT.

d$.$

normally leads to a decrease in its business risk.

e$.$

normally leads to a reduction in its fixed assets turnover ratio.