Operating leverage refers to:
AUse of debt
BUse of fixed costs in operations — increases profit sensitivity to sales changesCORRECT
CCash flow
DBond ratings
CFACorporate Finance
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
High operating leverage = high fixed costs → small sales changes cause large profit swings.
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