The following historical data were derived from Dell, Inc.'s, consolidated financial statements (in millions):
Note: Past data are not necessarily indicative of the results of future operations.
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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Net revenues
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$62,071
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$61,494
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$59,902
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$61,101
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$61,133
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Net income
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3,492
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2,635
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1,433
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2,478
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2,947
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Total assets
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44,533
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38,599
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33,652
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26,500
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27,561
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Long-term debt
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6,387
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5,146
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3,417
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1,898
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362
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a. Are the trends expressed in these data generally consistent with each other?
b. In your opinion, which of these trends would be most meaningful to a potential investor in common stock of Dell, Inc.? Which trend would be least meaningful?
c. What other data (trend or otherwise) would you like to have access to before making an investment in Dell, Inc.?