The Geometric Mean Growth Rate of Sales for Used Cars

question 135

Short Answer

The geometric mean growth rate of sales for used cars in a geographic area from 2005 to 2009 was 16.42 percent.Annual sales in 2005 were $14.2 million.Find the ending value of sales after this four-year period.

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Definitions:

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board that is globally accepted for financial reporting.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are a set of accounting standards used to prepare and report financial statements.

Fair Value

The market-based measurement of the value of an asset or liability, used for financial reporting purposes.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that guide the financial reporting activities of companies worldwide.