Answer:
Percentage change in sales = [(Ending value - Beginning value) / Beginning value] * 100
Percentage change in sales = [($67,000 - $62,000) / $62,000] * 100
Percentage change in sales = 0.080645
Percentage change in sales = 8.0645%
Percentage change in OCF = Percentage change in sales * Degree of operating leverage
Percentage change in OCF = 8.0645% * 3.7
Percentage change in OCF = 29.84%
Will the new level of operating leverage be higher or lower?
As the sales increase, contribution margin will remain constant but operating margin percentage will rise. Therefore, this leads to fall in operating leverage.