The Data Show Operating Expenses (In Millions) for British Petroleum

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Short Answer

The data show operating expenses (in millions) for British Petroleum for the years Year 1 to Year 3. a. Use the growth rates from Year 1 − 2 and Year 2 − Year 3 to calculate the average growth rate.
B) Calculate the average growth rate directly from sales.

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