ABC Corporation reports the following financial information for the current year:
- Total Assets: $10,000,000
- Total Liabilities: $6,000,000
- Net Income: $1,200,000
- Preferred Dividends: $200,000
Using this information, determine the degree of financial leverage (DFL) when examining a 10% increase in sales. Financial leverage measures the sensitivity of net income to changes in sales due to the presence of fixed financial costs.