In financial management, the 'Degree of Operating Leverage' (DOL) at a given level of sales is calculated as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In financial management, the 'Degree of Operating Leverage' (DOL) at a given level of sales is calculated as:
A. Contribution / EBIT
B. EBIT / Net Profit
C. Contribution / Net Profit
D. Sales / Contribution
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the sensitivity of EBIT to changes in sales. It is calculated as Contribution divided by EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes).

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Question #1
Under the single entry system, if Closing Capital is Rs 50,000, Opening Capital is Rs 30,000, and Drawings are Rs 10,000, what is the profit?
A. Rs 10,000
B. Rs 30,000
C. Rs 20,000
D. Rs 40,000

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Profit = Closing Capital + Drawings - Opening Capital = 50,000 + 10,000 - 30,000 = Rs 30,000.

Question #2
In 'Job Costing', costs are accumulated for:
A. Each batch or specific order
B. Entire factory
C. Each department
D. Fixed assets

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Job costing collects costs for each job or order, useful in custom manufacturing.

Question #3
Which of the following is a variable cost?
A. Salary of manager
B. Depreciation
C. Rent of factory
D. Direct material cost

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Direct material cost is a variable cost because it varies directly and proportionately with the level of production.