The geometric mean is often used in business and economics for finding average rates of change, average rates of growth, or average ratios. given n values (all of which are positive), the geometric mean is the nth root of their product. the average growth factor for money compounded at annual interest rates of 13.1%, 8.4%, and 3.3% can be found by computing the geometric mean of 1.131, 1.084, and 1.033. find that average growth factor, or geometric mean. what single percentage growth rate would be the same as having three successive growth rates of 13.1%, 8.4%, and 3.3%? is that result the same as the mean of 13.1%, 8.4%, and 3.3%?

Which of the following mechanisms would be most likely to motivate managers to act in the best interests of shareholders? a) decrease the use of restrictive covenants in bond agreements, b) take actions that reduce the possibility of a hostile takeover, c) elect a board of directors that allows managers greater freedom of action, d) increase the proportion of executive compensation that comes from stock options and reduce the proportion that is paid as cash salaries, e) eliminate a requirement that members of the board directors have a substantial investment in the firm's stocks

Which of the following statements is true regarding the definition of a fund? a fund is a fiscal entity which is designed to provide reporting that demonstrates conformance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions separately from gaap reporting. a fund exists to assist in carrying on activities and attaining objectives where there are no specific rules or restrictions. a fund is an accounting entity which is designed to enable reporting in conformity with gaap without being restricted by legal or contractual provisions. a fund is a mechanism developed to provide accounting for revenues and expenditures that are subject to certain restrictions separate from revenues and expenditures that are not subject to restrictions.

According to the philosopher immanuel kant, the right of employees to know the nature of the job they are being hired to do and the obligation of a company not to deceive them in this respect is mainly reflective of the basic right of . privac yb. free consentc. freedom of speechd. freedom of consciencee. first refusal