Lobster Trap Company is considering automating its manufacturing facility. Company information before and after the proposed automation follows: Before Automation AfterAutomation Sales revenue $ 206,000 $ 206,000 Less: Variable cost 99,000 42,000 Contribution margin $ 107,000 $ 164,000 Less: Fixed cost 19,000 57,000 Net operating income $ 88,000 $ 107,000 Required: 1. Calculate Lobster Trap’s break-even sales dollars before and after automation. 2. Compute Lobster Trap’s degree of operating leverage before and after automation.

Lobster Trap Company is considering automating its manufacturing facility. Company information before and after the proposed automation follows: Before Automation After Automation Sales revenue $...

Lobster Trap Company is considering automating its manufacturing facility. Company information before and after the proposed automation follows:

Required:

1.
Calculate Lobster Trap’s break-even sales dollars before and after automation.

2.
Compute Lobster Trap’s degree of operating leverage before and after automation.

Jun 09, 2022