Q3SE
Question
Muscateer Corp. reported the following revenues and net income amounts:
(In millions) 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue \( 9,610 \) 9,355 \( 9,050 \) 8,950
Net Income 7,290 6,790 5,020 4,300
Requirements
1. Calculate Muscateer’s trend analysis for revenues and net income. Use 2016 as the
base year, and round to the nearest percent.
2. Which measure increased at a higher rate during 2017–2019?
Step-by-Step Solution
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Answer
Income Increases in 2019 as compared to past years
1Step 1: Calculation
2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
Revenue $ | 9,610 | 9,355 | 9,050 | 8,950 |
107% | 105% | 101% | 100% | |
Net Income$ | $7,290 | 6,790 | 5,020 | 4,300 |
170% | 158% | 117% | 100% |
2Step 2: Workings
2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
Revenue $ | 9,610 | 9,355 | 9,050 | 8,950 |
9610/8950 | 9355/8950 | 9050/8950 | 8950/8950 | |
Net Income$ | $7,290 | 6,790 | 5,020 | 4,300 |
7290/4300 | 6790/4300 | 5020/4300 | 4300/4300 |
Net Income increased rapidly from 2016- 2019
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