Problem
a. Fred's Hardware and Hobby House expects its sales to increase at a constant rate of 8 percent per year over the next three years. Current sales are $100,000. Forecast sales for each of the next three years.
b. If sales in 2003 were $60,000 and they grew to $100,000 by 2007 (a four-year period), what was the actual annual compound growth rate?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.