16. Which of the following mathematical expressions is used to compute the degre
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16. Which of the following mathematical expressions is used to compute the degree of financial leverage at a particular level of earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)? Assume that the preferred stockholders receive no dividends. a. Earnings before interest and tax+ Earnings per share (EPS) b. Gross profit + Earnings before interest and tax c. Sales (Earnings before interest and tax - Interest) d. Earnings before interest and tax-earnings before interest and tax-Interest) e. (Earnings before interest and tax - Interest- Taxes)+Number of sharesExplanation / Answer
Profit before taxes=EBIT-interest
Hence DFL=EBIT/PBT
Hence the correct option is D.