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The Following Information Is for Companies M and N for the Most

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The following information is for Companies M and N for the most recent year:  Company M  Company N  Sales $500,000$500,000 Variable costs $300,000$200,000 Fixed costs $50,000$150,000\begin{array} { l l l } & \text { Company M } & \text { Company N } \\\text { Sales } & \$ 500,000 & \$ 500,000 \\\text { Variable costs } & \$ 300,000 & \$ 200,000 \\\text { Fixed costs } & \$ 50,000 & \$ 150,000\end{array} Based on this information,which of the following statements is incorrect?


A) N's magnitude of operating leverage is lower than M's.
B) N would suffer more than M from an equal drop in sales revenue.
C) N's cost structure carries greater risk and greater potential for profit.
D) If N's sales increased by 20%, its net income would increase by 40%.

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