Sales for Adidas grew at a rate of 0.5196 in 2006, 0.0213 in 2007, 0.0485 in 2008, and –0.0387 in 2009. The average growth rate for Adidas during these four years is the closest to . A. 3.49% B. 11.83% C. 13.77% D. 14.02%

Which critical success factor improves with reduced cycle time, better quality standards, and improved efficiency when an is is implemented?

Ummit record company is negotiating with two banks for a $157,000 loan. fidelity bank requires a compensating balance of 24 percent, discounts the loan, and wants to be paid back in four quarterly payments. southwest bank requires a compensating balance of 12 percent, does not discount the loan, but wants to be paid back in 12 monthly installments. the stated rate for both banks is 9 percent. compensating balances will be subtracted from the $157,000 in determining the available funds in part a. a-1. calculate the effective interest rate for fidelity bank and southwest bank. (do not round intermediate calculations. input your answers as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.) a-2. which loan should summit accept? southwest bank fidelity bank b. recompute the effective cost of interest, assuming that summit ordinarily maintains $37,680 at each bank in deposits that will serve as compensating balances

20. to add body to a hearty broth, you may use a. onions. b. pasta. c. cheese. d. water.