Evaluating Investment Decisions Creative Technology, Inc. reported the following information in its 2004 annual report.

(In millions
except EPS)

Total Assets

Long Term
Debt

Additions
to Plant Assets

Net Income

Earnings
per Share

2004

$31,471

$702

$4,032

$6,068

1.73

2003

28,880

448

4,501

6,945

1.93

2002

23,735

728

3,024

5,157

1.45

2001

17,504

400

3,550

3,566

1.01

2000

13,816

392

2,441

2,288

0.65

Required Using appropriate accounting ratios discussed in this chapter and any other ratios you think are helpful, evaluate the firm’s investment decisions for the period from 2000 to 2004.