The Following Table Shows the Price-To-Earnings Ratio for a Stereo

question 95

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the Price-to-Earnings ratio for a stereo equipment manufacturing company between 1998 and 2002.The annual percentage growth rate of the P/E ratios is also calculated and given below. Calculate the geometric mean growth rate increase or decrease over the period from 1998 to 2002.

• A)-.2592
• B)-.1397
• C)-.1816
• D).8616
• E).7417

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