a. Net sales increased from $316 billion in fiscal 2000 to $116.1 billion in fiscal 2016, equal to a compound average growth rate approx CAGR) of 8.5% since 2000, this growth rate is respectable, given the tough economic conditions that existed from 2008-2011 b. Leverage ratios decreased over the years indicating less debt financing in comparison to assets and stockholder's equity F Total revenues sales plus membership fees increased from $322 belonin fiscal 2000 to $1197 billion in fiscal 2016. equal to an average annual compound rate of 85% from 2000 through 2016 d. Net income rose from $631 million in 2000 to 52 35 bilion in 2016, a compound average growth rate of 85% e Selling general, and administrative expenses have decreased since fiscal 2000 Diluted net income per share increased from $135 in 2000 to $533 False 2016, compound average growth rate of 895 Costco's financial performance has been in a state of vatty between 2002 to fiscal year 2016 Merchandise cost as a percent of lowest since 2000 sales has declined in recentlyard 2016 was which was the Netcash provided by operating activities Cost ca 2000 to $177 on inscal 2005 to 544 catheto 533 bian trendedo on inca 2013 539 o d 2000 10 2015 a in 2014 g osto 2015 2016 Frontscal 2005 thoughtscal 2016. Everes grew CAGR 6.5 in the United & From fiscal 2005 through Escal 2016, operanno income grew at CAGR storno unted States a. Net sales increased from $316 billion in fiscal 2000 to $116.1 billion in fiscal 2016, equal to a compound average growth rate approx CAGR) of 8.5% since 2000, this growth rate is respectable, given the tough economic conditions that existed from 2008-2011 b. Leverage ratios decreased over the years indicating less debt financing in comparison to assets and stockholder's equity F Total revenues sales plus membership fees increased from $322 belonin fiscal 2000 to $1197 billion in fiscal 2016. equal to an average annual compound rate of 85% from 2000 through 2016 d. Net income rose from $631 million in 2000 to 52 35 bilion in 2016, a compound average growth rate of 85% e Selling general, and administrative expenses have decreased since fiscal 2000 Diluted net income per share increased from $135 in 2000 to $533 False 2016, compound average growth rate of 895 Costco's financial performance has been in a state of vatty between 2002 to fiscal year 2016 Merchandise cost as a percent of lowest since 2000 sales has declined in recentlyard 2016 was which was the Netcash provided by operating activities Cost ca 2000 to $177 on inscal 2005 to 544 catheto 533 bian trendedo on inca 2013 539 o d 2000 10 2015 a in 2014 g osto 2015 2016 Frontscal 2005 thoughtscal 2016. Everes grew CAGR 6.5 in the United & From fiscal 2005 through Escal 2016, operanno income grew at CAGR storno unted States