Which of the following represents a long-run adjustment? A supermarket hires four additional clerks. A steel manufacturer cuts back on its purchases of coke and iron ore. Unable to meet foreign competition, a U. S. watch manufacturer sells one of its branch plants. A farmer uses an extra dose of fertilizer on his corn crop.

Carlton industries is considering a new project that they plan to price at $74.00 per unit. the variable costs are estimated at $39.22 per unit and total fixed costs are estimated at $12,085. the initial investment required is $8,000 and the project has an estimated life of 4 years. the firm requires a return of 8 percent. ignore the effect of taxes. what is the degree of operating leverage at the financial break-even level of output?