Sawyer Corporation's 2020 sales were $11 million. Its 2015 sales were $5.5 million. a. At what rate have sales been growing? Round your answer to two decimal places. b. Suppose someone made this statement: "Sales doubled in 5 years. This represents a growth of 100% in 5 years; so dividing 100% by 5, we find the growth rate to be 20% per year." Is the statement correct? -Select-

Sawyer Corporation's 2020 sales were $11 million. Its 2015 sales were $5.5 million. a. At what rate have sales been growing? Round your answer to two decimal places. b. Suppose someone made this statement: "Sales doubled in 5 years. This represents a growth of 100% in 5 years; so dividing 100% by 5, we find the growth rate to be 20% per year." Is the statement correct? -Select-

Financial Management: Theory & Practice

16th Edition

ISBN:9781337909730

Author:Brigham

Publisher:Brigham

Chapter12: Corporate Valuation And Financial Planning

Section: Chapter Questions

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