[Vision2020] MSD financial condition

Dale Courtney dale@courtneys.us
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:19:57 -0800


> Simple, Mr. Courtney.  I used Excel.  I am sure you are quite 
> familiar with 
> that software.
> 
> 1)  Enter $1,000 in cell A1.  
> 
> 2)  In Cell A2 enter:
> 
>     =SUM(A1*1.05)
> 
> This will att 5% to the original value in Cell A1.
> 
> 3)  Drag and rop this formula into the next 14 cells directly 
> below cell A2.
> 
> Now, tell me what is reflects, ok?  No points for cheating 
> (i.e. looking at my 
> last posting).

It reflects either being very ignorant or being stupid. I'll give you the
benefit of the doubt. 

Use the *actual* inflation rate data
(http://www.neatideas.com/info/inflation.htm) instead of sticking 5% into
your spreadsheet. 

Proverb: Garbage in, garbage out. 

Guess what? You proved that the proverb is correct. 

Dale