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26 | 2009 annual report in fiscal 2008 , revenues in the credit union systems and services business segment increased 14% ( 14 % ) from fiscal 2007 .all revenue components within the segment experienced growth during fiscal 2008 .license revenue generated the largest dollar growth in revenue as episys ae , our flagship core processing system aimed at larger credit unions , experienced strong sales throughout the year .support and service revenue , which is the largest component of total revenues for the credit union segment , experienced 34 percent growth in eft support and 10 percent growth in in-house support .gross profit in this business segment increased $ 9344 in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 , due primarily to the increase in license revenue , which carries the highest margins .liquidity and capital resources we have historically generated positive cash flow from operations and have generally used funds generated from operations and short-term borrowings on our revolving credit facility to meet capital requirements .we expect this trend to continue in the future .the company 2019s cash and cash equivalents increased to $ 118251 at june 30 , 2009 from $ 65565 at june 30 , 2008 .the following table summarizes net cash from operating activities in the statement of cash flows : 2009 2008 2007 . 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 net income | $ 103102 | $ 104222 | $ 104681 non-cash expenses | 74397 | 70420 | 56348 change in receivables | 21214 | -2913 ( 2913 ) | -28853 ( 28853 ) change in deferred revenue | 21943 | 5100 | 24576 change in other assets and liabilities | -14068 ( 14068 ) | 4172 | 17495 net cash from operating activities | $ 206588 | $ 181001 | $ 174247 year ended june 30 , cash provided by operations increased $ 25587 to $ 206588 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2009 as compared to $ 181001 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2008 .this increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in receivables compared to the same period a year ago of $ 21214 .this decrease is largely the result of fiscal 2010 annual software maintenance billings being provided to customers earlier than in the prior year , which allowed more cash to be collected before the end of the fiscal year than in previous years .further , we collected more cash overall related to revenues that will be recognized in subsequent periods in the current year than in fiscal 2008 .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2009 was $ 59227 and includes $ 3027 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2008 was $ 102148 and includes payments for acquisitions of $ 48109 , plus $ 1215 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .capital expenditures for fiscal 2009 were $ 31562 compared to $ 31105 for fiscal 2008 .cash used for software development in fiscal 2009 was $ 24684 compared to $ 23736 during the prior year .net cash used in financing activities for the current fiscal year was $ 94675 and includes the repurchase of 3106 shares of our common stock for $ 58405 , the payment of dividends of $ 26903 and $ 13489 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 3773 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock ( through the employee stock purchase plan ) and $ 348 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .during fiscal 2008 , net cash used in financing activities for the fiscal year was $ 101905 and includes the repurchase of 4200 shares of our common stock for $ 100996 , the payment of dividends of $ 24683 and $ 429 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 20394 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock and $ 3809 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .beginning during fiscal 2008 , us financial markets and many of the largest us financial institutions have been shaken by negative developments in the home mortgage industry and the mortgage markets , and particularly the markets for subprime mortgage-backed securities .since that time , these and other such developments have resulted in a broad , global economic downturn .while we , as is the case with most companies , have experienced the effects of this downturn , we have not experienced any significant issues with our current collection efforts , and we believe that any future impact to our liquidity will be minimized by cash generated by recurring sources of revenue and due to our access to available lines of credit. . Question: what is the net cash from operating activities in 2009?

206588.0

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. 26 | 2009 annual report in fiscal 2008 , revenues in the credit union systems and services business segment increased 14% ( 14 % ) from fiscal 2007 .all revenue components within the segment experienced growth during fiscal 2008 .license revenue generated the largest dollar growth in revenue as episys ae , our flagship core processing system aimed at larger credit unions , experienced strong sales throughout the year .support and service revenue , which is the largest component of total revenues for the credit union segment , experienced 34 percent growth in eft support and 10 percent growth in in-house support .gross profit in this business segment increased $ 9344 in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 , due primarily to the increase in license revenue , which carries the highest margins .liquidity and capital resources we have historically generated positive cash flow from operations and have generally used funds generated from operations and short-term borrowings on our revolving credit facility to meet capital requirements .we expect this trend to continue in the future .the company 2019s cash and cash equivalents increased to $ 118251 at june 30 , 2009 from $ 65565 at june 30 , 2008 .the following table summarizes net cash from operating activities in the statement of cash flows : 2009 2008 2007 . 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 net income | $ 103102 | $ 104222 | $ 104681 non-cash expenses | 74397 | 70420 | 56348 change in receivables | 21214 | -2913 ( 2913 ) | -28853 ( 28853 ) change in deferred revenue | 21943 | 5100 | 24576 change in other assets and liabilities | -14068 ( 14068 ) | 4172 | 17495 net cash from operating activities | $ 206588 | $ 181001 | $ 174247 year ended june 30 , cash provided by operations increased $ 25587 to $ 206588 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2009 as compared to $ 181001 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2008 .this increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in receivables compared to the same period a year ago of $ 21214 .this decrease is largely the result of fiscal 2010 annual software maintenance billings being provided to customers earlier than in the prior year , which allowed more cash to be collected before the end of the fiscal year than in previous years .further , we collected more cash overall related to revenues that will be recognized in subsequent periods in the current year than in fiscal 2008 .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2009 was $ 59227 and includes $ 3027 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2008 was $ 102148 and includes payments for acquisitions of $ 48109 , plus $ 1215 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .capital expenditures for fiscal 2009 were $ 31562 compared to $ 31105 for fiscal 2008 .cash used for software development in fiscal 2009 was $ 24684 compared to $ 23736 during the prior year .net cash used in financing activities for the current fiscal year was $ 94675 and includes the repurchase of 3106 shares of our common stock for $ 58405 , the payment of dividends of $ 26903 and $ 13489 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 3773 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock ( through the employee stock purchase plan ) and $ 348 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .during fiscal 2008 , net cash used in financing activities for the fiscal year was $ 101905 and includes the repurchase of 4200 shares of our common stock for $ 100996 , the payment of dividends of $ 24683 and $ 429 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 20394 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock and $ 3809 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .beginning during fiscal 2008 , us financial markets and many of the largest us financial institutions have been shaken by negative developments in the home mortgage industry and the mortgage markets , and particularly the markets for subprime mortgage-backed securities .since that time , these and other such developments have resulted in a broad , global economic downturn .while we , as is the case with most companies , have experienced the effects of this downturn , we have not experienced any significant issues with our current collection efforts , and we believe that any future impact to our liquidity will be minimized by cash generated by recurring sources of revenue and due to our access to available lines of credit. . Question: what is the net cash from operating activities in 2009?

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26 | 2009 annual report in fiscal 2008 , revenues in the credit union systems and services business segment increased 14% ( 14 % ) from fiscal 2007 .all revenue components within the segment experienced growth during fiscal 2008 .license revenue generated the largest dollar growth in revenue as episys ae , our flagship core processing system aimed at larger credit unions , experienced strong sales throughout the year .support and service revenue , which is the largest component of total revenues for the credit union segment , experienced 34 percent growth in eft support and 10 percent growth in in-house support .gross profit in this business segment increased $ 9344 in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 , due primarily to the increase in license revenue , which carries the highest margins .liquidity and capital resources we have historically generated positive cash flow from operations and have generally used funds generated from operations and short-term borrowings on our revolving credit facility to meet capital requirements .we expect this trend to continue in the future .the company 2019s cash and cash equivalents increased to $ 118251 at june 30 , 2009 from $ 65565 at june 30 , 2008 .the following table summarizes net cash from operating activities in the statement of cash flows : 2009 2008 2007 . 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 net income | $ 103102 | $ 104222 | $ 104681 non-cash expenses | 74397 | 70420 | 56348 change in receivables | 21214 | -2913 ( 2913 ) | -28853 ( 28853 ) change in deferred revenue | 21943 | 5100 | 24576 change in other assets and liabilities | -14068 ( 14068 ) | 4172 | 17495 net cash from operating activities | $ 206588 | $ 181001 | $ 174247 year ended june 30 , cash provided by operations increased $ 25587 to $ 206588 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2009 as compared to $ 181001 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2008 .this increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in receivables compared to the same period a year ago of $ 21214 .this decrease is largely the result of fiscal 2010 annual software maintenance billings being provided to customers earlier than in the prior year , which allowed more cash to be collected before the end of the fiscal year than in previous years .further , we collected more cash overall related to revenues that will be recognized in subsequent periods in the current year than in fiscal 2008 .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2009 was $ 59227 and includes $ 3027 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2008 was $ 102148 and includes payments for acquisitions of $ 48109 , plus $ 1215 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .capital expenditures for fiscal 2009 were $ 31562 compared to $ 31105 for fiscal 2008 .cash used for software development in fiscal 2009 was $ 24684 compared to $ 23736 during the prior year .net cash used in financing activities for the current fiscal year was $ 94675 and includes the repurchase of 3106 shares of our common stock for $ 58405 , the payment of dividends of $ 26903 and $ 13489 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 3773 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock ( through the employee stock purchase plan ) and $ 348 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .during fiscal 2008 , net cash used in financing activities for the fiscal year was $ 101905 and includes the repurchase of 4200 shares of our common stock for $ 100996 , the payment of dividends of $ 24683 and $ 429 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 20394 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock and $ 3809 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .beginning during fiscal 2008 , us financial markets and many of the largest us financial institutions have been shaken by negative developments in the home mortgage industry and the mortgage markets , and particularly the markets for subprime mortgage-backed securities .since that time , these and other such developments have resulted in a broad , global economic downturn .while we , as is the case with most companies , have experienced the effects of this downturn , we have not experienced any significant issues with our current collection efforts , and we believe that any future impact to our liquidity will be minimized by cash generated by recurring sources of revenue and due to our access to available lines of credit. . Question: what is the net cash from operating activities in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 206588 Answer: 206588.0 Question: what about in 2008?

181001.0

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. 26 | 2009 annual report in fiscal 2008 , revenues in the credit union systems and services business segment increased 14% ( 14 % ) from fiscal 2007 .all revenue components within the segment experienced growth during fiscal 2008 .license revenue generated the largest dollar growth in revenue as episys ae , our flagship core processing system aimed at larger credit unions , experienced strong sales throughout the year .support and service revenue , which is the largest component of total revenues for the credit union segment , experienced 34 percent growth in eft support and 10 percent growth in in-house support .gross profit in this business segment increased $ 9344 in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 , due primarily to the increase in license revenue , which carries the highest margins .liquidity and capital resources we have historically generated positive cash flow from operations and have generally used funds generated from operations and short-term borrowings on our revolving credit facility to meet capital requirements .we expect this trend to continue in the future .the company 2019s cash and cash equivalents increased to $ 118251 at june 30 , 2009 from $ 65565 at june 30 , 2008 .the following table summarizes net cash from operating activities in the statement of cash flows : 2009 2008 2007 . 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 net income | $ 103102 | $ 104222 | $ 104681 non-cash expenses | 74397 | 70420 | 56348 change in receivables | 21214 | -2913 ( 2913 ) | -28853 ( 28853 ) change in deferred revenue | 21943 | 5100 | 24576 change in other assets and liabilities | -14068 ( 14068 ) | 4172 | 17495 net cash from operating activities | $ 206588 | $ 181001 | $ 174247 year ended june 30 , cash provided by operations increased $ 25587 to $ 206588 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2009 as compared to $ 181001 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2008 .this increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in receivables compared to the same period a year ago of $ 21214 .this decrease is largely the result of fiscal 2010 annual software maintenance billings being provided to customers earlier than in the prior year , which allowed more cash to be collected before the end of the fiscal year than in previous years .further , we collected more cash overall related to revenues that will be recognized in subsequent periods in the current year than in fiscal 2008 .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2009 was $ 59227 and includes $ 3027 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2008 was $ 102148 and includes payments for acquisitions of $ 48109 , plus $ 1215 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .capital expenditures for fiscal 2009 were $ 31562 compared to $ 31105 for fiscal 2008 .cash used for software development in fiscal 2009 was $ 24684 compared to $ 23736 during the prior year .net cash used in financing activities for the current fiscal year was $ 94675 and includes the repurchase of 3106 shares of our common stock for $ 58405 , the payment of dividends of $ 26903 and $ 13489 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 3773 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock ( through the employee stock purchase plan ) and $ 348 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .during fiscal 2008 , net cash used in financing activities for the fiscal year was $ 101905 and includes the repurchase of 4200 shares of our common stock for $ 100996 , the payment of dividends of $ 24683 and $ 429 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 20394 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock and $ 3809 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .beginning during fiscal 2008 , us financial markets and many of the largest us financial institutions have been shaken by negative developments in the home mortgage industry and the mortgage markets , and particularly the markets for subprime mortgage-backed securities .since that time , these and other such developments have resulted in a broad , global economic downturn .while we , as is the case with most companies , have experienced the effects of this downturn , we have not experienced any significant issues with our current collection efforts , and we believe that any future impact to our liquidity will be minimized by cash generated by recurring sources of revenue and due to our access to available lines of credit. . Question: what is the net cash from operating activities in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 206588 Answer: 206588.0 Question: what about in 2008?

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26 | 2009 annual report in fiscal 2008 , revenues in the credit union systems and services business segment increased 14% ( 14 % ) from fiscal 2007 .all revenue components within the segment experienced growth during fiscal 2008 .license revenue generated the largest dollar growth in revenue as episys ae , our flagship core processing system aimed at larger credit unions , experienced strong sales throughout the year .support and service revenue , which is the largest component of total revenues for the credit union segment , experienced 34 percent growth in eft support and 10 percent growth in in-house support .gross profit in this business segment increased $ 9344 in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 , due primarily to the increase in license revenue , which carries the highest margins .liquidity and capital resources we have historically generated positive cash flow from operations and have generally used funds generated from operations and short-term borrowings on our revolving credit facility to meet capital requirements .we expect this trend to continue in the future .the company 2019s cash and cash equivalents increased to $ 118251 at june 30 , 2009 from $ 65565 at june 30 , 2008 .the following table summarizes net cash from operating activities in the statement of cash flows : 2009 2008 2007 . 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 net income | $ 103102 | $ 104222 | $ 104681 non-cash expenses | 74397 | 70420 | 56348 change in receivables | 21214 | -2913 ( 2913 ) | -28853 ( 28853 ) change in deferred revenue | 21943 | 5100 | 24576 change in other assets and liabilities | -14068 ( 14068 ) | 4172 | 17495 net cash from operating activities | $ 206588 | $ 181001 | $ 174247 year ended june 30 , cash provided by operations increased $ 25587 to $ 206588 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2009 as compared to $ 181001 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2008 .this increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in receivables compared to the same period a year ago of $ 21214 .this decrease is largely the result of fiscal 2010 annual software maintenance billings being provided to customers earlier than in the prior year , which allowed more cash to be collected before the end of the fiscal year than in previous years .further , we collected more cash overall related to revenues that will be recognized in subsequent periods in the current year than in fiscal 2008 .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2009 was $ 59227 and includes $ 3027 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2008 was $ 102148 and includes payments for acquisitions of $ 48109 , plus $ 1215 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .capital expenditures for fiscal 2009 were $ 31562 compared to $ 31105 for fiscal 2008 .cash used for software development in fiscal 2009 was $ 24684 compared to $ 23736 during the prior year .net cash used in financing activities for the current fiscal year was $ 94675 and includes the repurchase of 3106 shares of our common stock for $ 58405 , the payment of dividends of $ 26903 and $ 13489 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 3773 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock ( through the employee stock purchase plan ) and $ 348 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .during fiscal 2008 , net cash used in financing activities for the fiscal year was $ 101905 and includes the repurchase of 4200 shares of our common stock for $ 100996 , the payment of dividends of $ 24683 and $ 429 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 20394 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock and $ 3809 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .beginning during fiscal 2008 , us financial markets and many of the largest us financial institutions have been shaken by negative developments in the home mortgage industry and the mortgage markets , and particularly the markets for subprime mortgage-backed securities .since that time , these and other such developments have resulted in a broad , global economic downturn .while we , as is the case with most companies , have experienced the effects of this downturn , we have not experienced any significant issues with our current collection efforts , and we believe that any future impact to our liquidity will be minimized by cash generated by recurring sources of revenue and due to our access to available lines of credit. . Question: what is the net cash from operating activities in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 206588 Answer: 206588.0 Question: what about in 2008? Steps: Ask for number 181001 Answer: 181001.0 Question: what is the difference?

25587.0

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. 26 | 2009 annual report in fiscal 2008 , revenues in the credit union systems and services business segment increased 14% ( 14 % ) from fiscal 2007 .all revenue components within the segment experienced growth during fiscal 2008 .license revenue generated the largest dollar growth in revenue as episys ae , our flagship core processing system aimed at larger credit unions , experienced strong sales throughout the year .support and service revenue , which is the largest component of total revenues for the credit union segment , experienced 34 percent growth in eft support and 10 percent growth in in-house support .gross profit in this business segment increased $ 9344 in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 , due primarily to the increase in license revenue , which carries the highest margins .liquidity and capital resources we have historically generated positive cash flow from operations and have generally used funds generated from operations and short-term borrowings on our revolving credit facility to meet capital requirements .we expect this trend to continue in the future .the company 2019s cash and cash equivalents increased to $ 118251 at june 30 , 2009 from $ 65565 at june 30 , 2008 .the following table summarizes net cash from operating activities in the statement of cash flows : 2009 2008 2007 . 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 net income | $ 103102 | $ 104222 | $ 104681 non-cash expenses | 74397 | 70420 | 56348 change in receivables | 21214 | -2913 ( 2913 ) | -28853 ( 28853 ) change in deferred revenue | 21943 | 5100 | 24576 change in other assets and liabilities | -14068 ( 14068 ) | 4172 | 17495 net cash from operating activities | $ 206588 | $ 181001 | $ 174247 year ended june 30 , cash provided by operations increased $ 25587 to $ 206588 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2009 as compared to $ 181001 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2008 .this increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in receivables compared to the same period a year ago of $ 21214 .this decrease is largely the result of fiscal 2010 annual software maintenance billings being provided to customers earlier than in the prior year , which allowed more cash to be collected before the end of the fiscal year than in previous years .further , we collected more cash overall related to revenues that will be recognized in subsequent periods in the current year than in fiscal 2008 .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2009 was $ 59227 and includes $ 3027 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2008 was $ 102148 and includes payments for acquisitions of $ 48109 , plus $ 1215 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .capital expenditures for fiscal 2009 were $ 31562 compared to $ 31105 for fiscal 2008 .cash used for software development in fiscal 2009 was $ 24684 compared to $ 23736 during the prior year .net cash used in financing activities for the current fiscal year was $ 94675 and includes the repurchase of 3106 shares of our common stock for $ 58405 , the payment of dividends of $ 26903 and $ 13489 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 3773 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock ( through the employee stock purchase plan ) and $ 348 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .during fiscal 2008 , net cash used in financing activities for the fiscal year was $ 101905 and includes the repurchase of 4200 shares of our common stock for $ 100996 , the payment of dividends of $ 24683 and $ 429 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 20394 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock and $ 3809 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .beginning during fiscal 2008 , us financial markets and many of the largest us financial institutions have been shaken by negative developments in the home mortgage industry and the mortgage markets , and particularly the markets for subprime mortgage-backed securities .since that time , these and other such developments have resulted in a broad , global economic downturn .while we , as is the case with most companies , have experienced the effects of this downturn , we have not experienced any significant issues with our current collection efforts , and we believe that any future impact to our liquidity will be minimized by cash generated by recurring sources of revenue and due to our access to available lines of credit. . Question: what is the net cash from operating activities in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 206588 Answer: 206588.0 Question: what about in 2008? Steps: Ask for number 181001 Answer: 181001.0 Question: what is the difference?

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26 | 2009 annual report in fiscal 2008 , revenues in the credit union systems and services business segment increased 14% ( 14 % ) from fiscal 2007 .all revenue components within the segment experienced growth during fiscal 2008 .license revenue generated the largest dollar growth in revenue as episys ae , our flagship core processing system aimed at larger credit unions , experienced strong sales throughout the year .support and service revenue , which is the largest component of total revenues for the credit union segment , experienced 34 percent growth in eft support and 10 percent growth in in-house support .gross profit in this business segment increased $ 9344 in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 , due primarily to the increase in license revenue , which carries the highest margins .liquidity and capital resources we have historically generated positive cash flow from operations and have generally used funds generated from operations and short-term borrowings on our revolving credit facility to meet capital requirements .we expect this trend to continue in the future .the company 2019s cash and cash equivalents increased to $ 118251 at june 30 , 2009 from $ 65565 at june 30 , 2008 .the following table summarizes net cash from operating activities in the statement of cash flows : 2009 2008 2007 . 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 net income | $ 103102 | $ 104222 | $ 104681 non-cash expenses | 74397 | 70420 | 56348 change in receivables | 21214 | -2913 ( 2913 ) | -28853 ( 28853 ) change in deferred revenue | 21943 | 5100 | 24576 change in other assets and liabilities | -14068 ( 14068 ) | 4172 | 17495 net cash from operating activities | $ 206588 | $ 181001 | $ 174247 year ended june 30 , cash provided by operations increased $ 25587 to $ 206588 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2009 as compared to $ 181001 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2008 .this increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in receivables compared to the same period a year ago of $ 21214 .this decrease is largely the result of fiscal 2010 annual software maintenance billings being provided to customers earlier than in the prior year , which allowed more cash to be collected before the end of the fiscal year than in previous years .further , we collected more cash overall related to revenues that will be recognized in subsequent periods in the current year than in fiscal 2008 .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2009 was $ 59227 and includes $ 3027 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2008 was $ 102148 and includes payments for acquisitions of $ 48109 , plus $ 1215 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .capital expenditures for fiscal 2009 were $ 31562 compared to $ 31105 for fiscal 2008 .cash used for software development in fiscal 2009 was $ 24684 compared to $ 23736 during the prior year .net cash used in financing activities for the current fiscal year was $ 94675 and includes the repurchase of 3106 shares of our common stock for $ 58405 , the payment of dividends of $ 26903 and $ 13489 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 3773 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock ( through the employee stock purchase plan ) and $ 348 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .during fiscal 2008 , net cash used in financing activities for the fiscal year was $ 101905 and includes the repurchase of 4200 shares of our common stock for $ 100996 , the payment of dividends of $ 24683 and $ 429 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 20394 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock and $ 3809 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .beginning during fiscal 2008 , us financial markets and many of the largest us financial institutions have been shaken by negative developments in the home mortgage industry and the mortgage markets , and particularly the markets for subprime mortgage-backed securities .since that time , these and other such developments have resulted in a broad , global economic downturn .while we , as is the case with most companies , have experienced the effects of this downturn , we have not experienced any significant issues with our current collection efforts , and we believe that any future impact to our liquidity will be minimized by cash generated by recurring sources of revenue and due to our access to available lines of credit. . Question: what is the net cash from operating activities in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 206588 Answer: 206588.0 Question: what about in 2008? Steps: Ask for number 181001 Answer: 181001.0 Question: what is the difference? Steps: subtract(206588, 181001) Answer: 25587.0 Question: what percentage change does this represent?

0.14136

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. 26 | 2009 annual report in fiscal 2008 , revenues in the credit union systems and services business segment increased 14% ( 14 % ) from fiscal 2007 .all revenue components within the segment experienced growth during fiscal 2008 .license revenue generated the largest dollar growth in revenue as episys ae , our flagship core processing system aimed at larger credit unions , experienced strong sales throughout the year .support and service revenue , which is the largest component of total revenues for the credit union segment , experienced 34 percent growth in eft support and 10 percent growth in in-house support .gross profit in this business segment increased $ 9344 in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 , due primarily to the increase in license revenue , which carries the highest margins .liquidity and capital resources we have historically generated positive cash flow from operations and have generally used funds generated from operations and short-term borrowings on our revolving credit facility to meet capital requirements .we expect this trend to continue in the future .the company 2019s cash and cash equivalents increased to $ 118251 at june 30 , 2009 from $ 65565 at june 30 , 2008 .the following table summarizes net cash from operating activities in the statement of cash flows : 2009 2008 2007 . 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 2008 | year ended june 30 2009 net income | $ 103102 | $ 104222 | $ 104681 non-cash expenses | 74397 | 70420 | 56348 change in receivables | 21214 | -2913 ( 2913 ) | -28853 ( 28853 ) change in deferred revenue | 21943 | 5100 | 24576 change in other assets and liabilities | -14068 ( 14068 ) | 4172 | 17495 net cash from operating activities | $ 206588 | $ 181001 | $ 174247 year ended june 30 , cash provided by operations increased $ 25587 to $ 206588 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2009 as compared to $ 181001 for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2008 .this increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in receivables compared to the same period a year ago of $ 21214 .this decrease is largely the result of fiscal 2010 annual software maintenance billings being provided to customers earlier than in the prior year , which allowed more cash to be collected before the end of the fiscal year than in previous years .further , we collected more cash overall related to revenues that will be recognized in subsequent periods in the current year than in fiscal 2008 .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2009 was $ 59227 and includes $ 3027 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended june 2008 was $ 102148 and includes payments for acquisitions of $ 48109 , plus $ 1215 in contingent consideration paid on prior years 2019 acquisitions .capital expenditures for fiscal 2009 were $ 31562 compared to $ 31105 for fiscal 2008 .cash used for software development in fiscal 2009 was $ 24684 compared to $ 23736 during the prior year .net cash used in financing activities for the current fiscal year was $ 94675 and includes the repurchase of 3106 shares of our common stock for $ 58405 , the payment of dividends of $ 26903 and $ 13489 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 3773 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock ( through the employee stock purchase plan ) and $ 348 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .during fiscal 2008 , net cash used in financing activities for the fiscal year was $ 101905 and includes the repurchase of 4200 shares of our common stock for $ 100996 , the payment of dividends of $ 24683 and $ 429 net repayment on our revolving credit facilities .cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds of $ 20394 from the exercise of stock options and the sale of common stock and $ 3809 excess tax benefits from stock option exercises .beginning during fiscal 2008 , us financial markets and many of the largest us financial institutions have been shaken by negative developments in the home mortgage industry and the mortgage markets , and particularly the markets for subprime mortgage-backed securities .since that time , these and other such developments have resulted in a broad , global economic downturn .while we , as is the case with most companies , have experienced the effects of this downturn , we have not experienced any significant issues with our current collection efforts , and we believe that any future impact to our liquidity will be minimized by cash generated by recurring sources of revenue and due to our access to available lines of credit. . Question: what is the net cash from operating activities in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 206588 Answer: 206588.0 Question: what about in 2008? Steps: Ask for number 181001 Answer: 181001.0 Question: what is the difference? Steps: subtract(206588, 181001) Answer: 25587.0 Question: what percentage change does this represent?

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substantially all of the goodwill and other intangible assets recorded related to the acquisition of allied are not deductible for tax purposes .pro forma information the consolidated financial statements presented for republic include the operating results of allied from the date of the acquisition .the following pro forma information is presented assuming the merger had been completed as of january 1 , 2007 .the unaudited pro forma information presented below has been prepared for illustrative purposes and is not intended to be indicative of the results of operations that would have actually occurred had the acquisition been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented or of future results of the combined operations ( in millions , except share and per share amounts ) .year ended december 31 , year ended december 31 , ( unaudited ) ( unaudited ) . | year ended december 31 2008 ( unaudited ) | year ended december 31 2007 ( unaudited ) revenue | $ 9362.2 | $ 9244.9 income from continuing operations available to common stockholders | 285.7 | 423.2 basic earnings per share | .76 | 1.10 diluted earnings per share | .75 | 1.09 the above unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments for amortization of identifiable intangible assets , accretion of discounts to fair value associated with debt , environmental , self-insurance and other liabilities , accretion of capping , closure and post-closure obligations and amortization of the related assets , and provision for income taxes .assets held for sale as a condition of the merger with allied in december 2008 , we reached a settlement with the doj requiring us to divest of certain operations serving fifteen metropolitan areas including los angeles , ca ; san francisco , ca ; denver , co ; atlanta , ga ; northwestern indiana ; lexington , ky ; flint , mi ; cape girardeau , mo ; charlotte , nc ; cleveland , oh ; philadelphia , pa ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; and fort worth , houston and lubbock , tx .the settlement requires us to divest 87 commercial waste collection routes , nine landfills and ten transfer stations , together with ancillary assets and , in three cases , access to landfill disposal capacity .we have classified the assets and liabilities we expect to divest ( including accounts receivable , property and equipment , goodwill , and accrued landfill and environmental costs ) as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were republic 2019s prior to the merger with allied have been adjusted to the lower of their carrying amounts or estimated fair values less costs to sell , which resulted in us recognizing an asset impairment loss of $ 6.1 million in our consolidated statement of income for the year ended december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were allied 2019s prior to the merger are recorded at their estimated fair values in our consolidated balance sheet as of december 31 , 2008 in accordance with the purchase method of accounting .in february 2009 , we entered into an agreement to divest certain assets to waste connections , inc .the assets covered by the agreement include six municipal solid waste landfills , six collection operations and three transfer stations across the following seven markets : los angeles , ca ; denver , co ; houston , tx ; lubbock , tx ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; charlotte , nc ; and flint , mi .the transaction with waste connections is subject to closing conditions regarding due diligence , regulatory approval and other customary matters .closing is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2009 .republic services , inc .and subsidiaries notes to consolidated financial statements %%transmsg*** transmitting job : p14076 pcn : 106000000 ***%%pcmsg|104 |00046|yes|no|02/28/2009 21:07|0|0|page is valid , no graphics -- color : d| . Question: what were revenues in 2008?

9362.2

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. substantially all of the goodwill and other intangible assets recorded related to the acquisition of allied are not deductible for tax purposes .pro forma information the consolidated financial statements presented for republic include the operating results of allied from the date of the acquisition .the following pro forma information is presented assuming the merger had been completed as of january 1 , 2007 .the unaudited pro forma information presented below has been prepared for illustrative purposes and is not intended to be indicative of the results of operations that would have actually occurred had the acquisition been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented or of future results of the combined operations ( in millions , except share and per share amounts ) .year ended december 31 , year ended december 31 , ( unaudited ) ( unaudited ) . | year ended december 31 2008 ( unaudited ) | year ended december 31 2007 ( unaudited ) revenue | $ 9362.2 | $ 9244.9 income from continuing operations available to common stockholders | 285.7 | 423.2 basic earnings per share | .76 | 1.10 diluted earnings per share | .75 | 1.09 the above unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments for amortization of identifiable intangible assets , accretion of discounts to fair value associated with debt , environmental , self-insurance and other liabilities , accretion of capping , closure and post-closure obligations and amortization of the related assets , and provision for income taxes .assets held for sale as a condition of the merger with allied in december 2008 , we reached a settlement with the doj requiring us to divest of certain operations serving fifteen metropolitan areas including los angeles , ca ; san francisco , ca ; denver , co ; atlanta , ga ; northwestern indiana ; lexington , ky ; flint , mi ; cape girardeau , mo ; charlotte , nc ; cleveland , oh ; philadelphia , pa ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; and fort worth , houston and lubbock , tx .the settlement requires us to divest 87 commercial waste collection routes , nine landfills and ten transfer stations , together with ancillary assets and , in three cases , access to landfill disposal capacity .we have classified the assets and liabilities we expect to divest ( including accounts receivable , property and equipment , goodwill , and accrued landfill and environmental costs ) as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were republic 2019s prior to the merger with allied have been adjusted to the lower of their carrying amounts or estimated fair values less costs to sell , which resulted in us recognizing an asset impairment loss of $ 6.1 million in our consolidated statement of income for the year ended december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were allied 2019s prior to the merger are recorded at their estimated fair values in our consolidated balance sheet as of december 31 , 2008 in accordance with the purchase method of accounting .in february 2009 , we entered into an agreement to divest certain assets to waste connections , inc .the assets covered by the agreement include six municipal solid waste landfills , six collection operations and three transfer stations across the following seven markets : los angeles , ca ; denver , co ; houston , tx ; lubbock , tx ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; charlotte , nc ; and flint , mi .the transaction with waste connections is subject to closing conditions regarding due diligence , regulatory approval and other customary matters .closing is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2009 .republic services , inc .and subsidiaries notes to consolidated financial statements %%transmsg*** transmitting job : p14076 pcn : 106000000 ***%%pcmsg|104 |00046|yes|no|02/28/2009 21:07|0|0|page is valid , no graphics -- color : d| . Question: what were revenues in 2008?

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substantially all of the goodwill and other intangible assets recorded related to the acquisition of allied are not deductible for tax purposes .pro forma information the consolidated financial statements presented for republic include the operating results of allied from the date of the acquisition .the following pro forma information is presented assuming the merger had been completed as of january 1 , 2007 .the unaudited pro forma information presented below has been prepared for illustrative purposes and is not intended to be indicative of the results of operations that would have actually occurred had the acquisition been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented or of future results of the combined operations ( in millions , except share and per share amounts ) .year ended december 31 , year ended december 31 , ( unaudited ) ( unaudited ) . | year ended december 31 2008 ( unaudited ) | year ended december 31 2007 ( unaudited ) revenue | $ 9362.2 | $ 9244.9 income from continuing operations available to common stockholders | 285.7 | 423.2 basic earnings per share | .76 | 1.10 diluted earnings per share | .75 | 1.09 the above unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments for amortization of identifiable intangible assets , accretion of discounts to fair value associated with debt , environmental , self-insurance and other liabilities , accretion of capping , closure and post-closure obligations and amortization of the related assets , and provision for income taxes .assets held for sale as a condition of the merger with allied in december 2008 , we reached a settlement with the doj requiring us to divest of certain operations serving fifteen metropolitan areas including los angeles , ca ; san francisco , ca ; denver , co ; atlanta , ga ; northwestern indiana ; lexington , ky ; flint , mi ; cape girardeau , mo ; charlotte , nc ; cleveland , oh ; philadelphia , pa ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; and fort worth , houston and lubbock , tx .the settlement requires us to divest 87 commercial waste collection routes , nine landfills and ten transfer stations , together with ancillary assets and , in three cases , access to landfill disposal capacity .we have classified the assets and liabilities we expect to divest ( including accounts receivable , property and equipment , goodwill , and accrued landfill and environmental costs ) as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were republic 2019s prior to the merger with allied have been adjusted to the lower of their carrying amounts or estimated fair values less costs to sell , which resulted in us recognizing an asset impairment loss of $ 6.1 million in our consolidated statement of income for the year ended december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were allied 2019s prior to the merger are recorded at their estimated fair values in our consolidated balance sheet as of december 31 , 2008 in accordance with the purchase method of accounting .in february 2009 , we entered into an agreement to divest certain assets to waste connections , inc .the assets covered by the agreement include six municipal solid waste landfills , six collection operations and three transfer stations across the following seven markets : los angeles , ca ; denver , co ; houston , tx ; lubbock , tx ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; charlotte , nc ; and flint , mi .the transaction with waste connections is subject to closing conditions regarding due diligence , regulatory approval and other customary matters .closing is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2009 .republic services , inc .and subsidiaries notes to consolidated financial statements %%transmsg*** transmitting job : p14076 pcn : 106000000 ***%%pcmsg|104 |00046|yes|no|02/28/2009 21:07|0|0|page is valid , no graphics -- color : d| . Question: what were revenues in 2008? Steps: Ask for number 9362.2 Answer: 9362.2 Question: what were they in 2007?

9244.9

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. substantially all of the goodwill and other intangible assets recorded related to the acquisition of allied are not deductible for tax purposes .pro forma information the consolidated financial statements presented for republic include the operating results of allied from the date of the acquisition .the following pro forma information is presented assuming the merger had been completed as of january 1 , 2007 .the unaudited pro forma information presented below has been prepared for illustrative purposes and is not intended to be indicative of the results of operations that would have actually occurred had the acquisition been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented or of future results of the combined operations ( in millions , except share and per share amounts ) .year ended december 31 , year ended december 31 , ( unaudited ) ( unaudited ) . | year ended december 31 2008 ( unaudited ) | year ended december 31 2007 ( unaudited ) revenue | $ 9362.2 | $ 9244.9 income from continuing operations available to common stockholders | 285.7 | 423.2 basic earnings per share | .76 | 1.10 diluted earnings per share | .75 | 1.09 the above unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments for amortization of identifiable intangible assets , accretion of discounts to fair value associated with debt , environmental , self-insurance and other liabilities , accretion of capping , closure and post-closure obligations and amortization of the related assets , and provision for income taxes .assets held for sale as a condition of the merger with allied in december 2008 , we reached a settlement with the doj requiring us to divest of certain operations serving fifteen metropolitan areas including los angeles , ca ; san francisco , ca ; denver , co ; atlanta , ga ; northwestern indiana ; lexington , ky ; flint , mi ; cape girardeau , mo ; charlotte , nc ; cleveland , oh ; philadelphia , pa ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; and fort worth , houston and lubbock , tx .the settlement requires us to divest 87 commercial waste collection routes , nine landfills and ten transfer stations , together with ancillary assets and , in three cases , access to landfill disposal capacity .we have classified the assets and liabilities we expect to divest ( including accounts receivable , property and equipment , goodwill , and accrued landfill and environmental costs ) as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were republic 2019s prior to the merger with allied have been adjusted to the lower of their carrying amounts or estimated fair values less costs to sell , which resulted in us recognizing an asset impairment loss of $ 6.1 million in our consolidated statement of income for the year ended december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were allied 2019s prior to the merger are recorded at their estimated fair values in our consolidated balance sheet as of december 31 , 2008 in accordance with the purchase method of accounting .in february 2009 , we entered into an agreement to divest certain assets to waste connections , inc .the assets covered by the agreement include six municipal solid waste landfills , six collection operations and three transfer stations across the following seven markets : los angeles , ca ; denver , co ; houston , tx ; lubbock , tx ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; charlotte , nc ; and flint , mi .the transaction with waste connections is subject to closing conditions regarding due diligence , regulatory approval and other customary matters .closing is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2009 .republic services , inc .and subsidiaries notes to consolidated financial statements %%transmsg*** transmitting job : p14076 pcn : 106000000 ***%%pcmsg|104 |00046|yes|no|02/28/2009 21:07|0|0|page is valid , no graphics -- color : d| . Question: what were revenues in 2008? Steps: Ask for number 9362.2 Answer: 9362.2 Question: what were they in 2007?

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substantially all of the goodwill and other intangible assets recorded related to the acquisition of allied are not deductible for tax purposes .pro forma information the consolidated financial statements presented for republic include the operating results of allied from the date of the acquisition .the following pro forma information is presented assuming the merger had been completed as of january 1 , 2007 .the unaudited pro forma information presented below has been prepared for illustrative purposes and is not intended to be indicative of the results of operations that would have actually occurred had the acquisition been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented or of future results of the combined operations ( in millions , except share and per share amounts ) .year ended december 31 , year ended december 31 , ( unaudited ) ( unaudited ) . | year ended december 31 2008 ( unaudited ) | year ended december 31 2007 ( unaudited ) revenue | $ 9362.2 | $ 9244.9 income from continuing operations available to common stockholders | 285.7 | 423.2 basic earnings per share | .76 | 1.10 diluted earnings per share | .75 | 1.09 the above unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments for amortization of identifiable intangible assets , accretion of discounts to fair value associated with debt , environmental , self-insurance and other liabilities , accretion of capping , closure and post-closure obligations and amortization of the related assets , and provision for income taxes .assets held for sale as a condition of the merger with allied in december 2008 , we reached a settlement with the doj requiring us to divest of certain operations serving fifteen metropolitan areas including los angeles , ca ; san francisco , ca ; denver , co ; atlanta , ga ; northwestern indiana ; lexington , ky ; flint , mi ; cape girardeau , mo ; charlotte , nc ; cleveland , oh ; philadelphia , pa ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; and fort worth , houston and lubbock , tx .the settlement requires us to divest 87 commercial waste collection routes , nine landfills and ten transfer stations , together with ancillary assets and , in three cases , access to landfill disposal capacity .we have classified the assets and liabilities we expect to divest ( including accounts receivable , property and equipment , goodwill , and accrued landfill and environmental costs ) as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were republic 2019s prior to the merger with allied have been adjusted to the lower of their carrying amounts or estimated fair values less costs to sell , which resulted in us recognizing an asset impairment loss of $ 6.1 million in our consolidated statement of income for the year ended december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were allied 2019s prior to the merger are recorded at their estimated fair values in our consolidated balance sheet as of december 31 , 2008 in accordance with the purchase method of accounting .in february 2009 , we entered into an agreement to divest certain assets to waste connections , inc .the assets covered by the agreement include six municipal solid waste landfills , six collection operations and three transfer stations across the following seven markets : los angeles , ca ; denver , co ; houston , tx ; lubbock , tx ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; charlotte , nc ; and flint , mi .the transaction with waste connections is subject to closing conditions regarding due diligence , regulatory approval and other customary matters .closing is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2009 .republic services , inc .and subsidiaries notes to consolidated financial statements %%transmsg*** transmitting job : p14076 pcn : 106000000 ***%%pcmsg|104 |00046|yes|no|02/28/2009 21:07|0|0|page is valid , no graphics -- color : d| . Question: what were revenues in 2008? Steps: Ask for number 9362.2 Answer: 9362.2 Question: what were they in 2007? Steps: Ask for number 9244.9 Answer: 9244.9 Question: what was the net change?

117.3

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. substantially all of the goodwill and other intangible assets recorded related to the acquisition of allied are not deductible for tax purposes .pro forma information the consolidated financial statements presented for republic include the operating results of allied from the date of the acquisition .the following pro forma information is presented assuming the merger had been completed as of january 1 , 2007 .the unaudited pro forma information presented below has been prepared for illustrative purposes and is not intended to be indicative of the results of operations that would have actually occurred had the acquisition been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented or of future results of the combined operations ( in millions , except share and per share amounts ) .year ended december 31 , year ended december 31 , ( unaudited ) ( unaudited ) . | year ended december 31 2008 ( unaudited ) | year ended december 31 2007 ( unaudited ) revenue | $ 9362.2 | $ 9244.9 income from continuing operations available to common stockholders | 285.7 | 423.2 basic earnings per share | .76 | 1.10 diluted earnings per share | .75 | 1.09 the above unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments for amortization of identifiable intangible assets , accretion of discounts to fair value associated with debt , environmental , self-insurance and other liabilities , accretion of capping , closure and post-closure obligations and amortization of the related assets , and provision for income taxes .assets held for sale as a condition of the merger with allied in december 2008 , we reached a settlement with the doj requiring us to divest of certain operations serving fifteen metropolitan areas including los angeles , ca ; san francisco , ca ; denver , co ; atlanta , ga ; northwestern indiana ; lexington , ky ; flint , mi ; cape girardeau , mo ; charlotte , nc ; cleveland , oh ; philadelphia , pa ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; and fort worth , houston and lubbock , tx .the settlement requires us to divest 87 commercial waste collection routes , nine landfills and ten transfer stations , together with ancillary assets and , in three cases , access to landfill disposal capacity .we have classified the assets and liabilities we expect to divest ( including accounts receivable , property and equipment , goodwill , and accrued landfill and environmental costs ) as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were republic 2019s prior to the merger with allied have been adjusted to the lower of their carrying amounts or estimated fair values less costs to sell , which resulted in us recognizing an asset impairment loss of $ 6.1 million in our consolidated statement of income for the year ended december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were allied 2019s prior to the merger are recorded at their estimated fair values in our consolidated balance sheet as of december 31 , 2008 in accordance with the purchase method of accounting .in february 2009 , we entered into an agreement to divest certain assets to waste connections , inc .the assets covered by the agreement include six municipal solid waste landfills , six collection operations and three transfer stations across the following seven markets : los angeles , ca ; denver , co ; houston , tx ; lubbock , tx ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; charlotte , nc ; and flint , mi .the transaction with waste connections is subject to closing conditions regarding due diligence , regulatory approval and other customary matters .closing is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2009 .republic services , inc .and subsidiaries notes to consolidated financial statements %%transmsg*** transmitting job : p14076 pcn : 106000000 ***%%pcmsg|104 |00046|yes|no|02/28/2009 21:07|0|0|page is valid , no graphics -- color : d| . Question: what were revenues in 2008? Steps: Ask for number 9362.2 Answer: 9362.2 Question: what were they in 2007? Steps: Ask for number 9244.9 Answer: 9244.9 Question: what was the net change?

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substantially all of the goodwill and other intangible assets recorded related to the acquisition of allied are not deductible for tax purposes .pro forma information the consolidated financial statements presented for republic include the operating results of allied from the date of the acquisition .the following pro forma information is presented assuming the merger had been completed as of january 1 , 2007 .the unaudited pro forma information presented below has been prepared for illustrative purposes and is not intended to be indicative of the results of operations that would have actually occurred had the acquisition been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented or of future results of the combined operations ( in millions , except share and per share amounts ) .year ended december 31 , year ended december 31 , ( unaudited ) ( unaudited ) . | year ended december 31 2008 ( unaudited ) | year ended december 31 2007 ( unaudited ) revenue | $ 9362.2 | $ 9244.9 income from continuing operations available to common stockholders | 285.7 | 423.2 basic earnings per share | .76 | 1.10 diluted earnings per share | .75 | 1.09 the above unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments for amortization of identifiable intangible assets , accretion of discounts to fair value associated with debt , environmental , self-insurance and other liabilities , accretion of capping , closure and post-closure obligations and amortization of the related assets , and provision for income taxes .assets held for sale as a condition of the merger with allied in december 2008 , we reached a settlement with the doj requiring us to divest of certain operations serving fifteen metropolitan areas including los angeles , ca ; san francisco , ca ; denver , co ; atlanta , ga ; northwestern indiana ; lexington , ky ; flint , mi ; cape girardeau , mo ; charlotte , nc ; cleveland , oh ; philadelphia , pa ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; and fort worth , houston and lubbock , tx .the settlement requires us to divest 87 commercial waste collection routes , nine landfills and ten transfer stations , together with ancillary assets and , in three cases , access to landfill disposal capacity .we have classified the assets and liabilities we expect to divest ( including accounts receivable , property and equipment , goodwill , and accrued landfill and environmental costs ) as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were republic 2019s prior to the merger with allied have been adjusted to the lower of their carrying amounts or estimated fair values less costs to sell , which resulted in us recognizing an asset impairment loss of $ 6.1 million in our consolidated statement of income for the year ended december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were allied 2019s prior to the merger are recorded at their estimated fair values in our consolidated balance sheet as of december 31 , 2008 in accordance with the purchase method of accounting .in february 2009 , we entered into an agreement to divest certain assets to waste connections , inc .the assets covered by the agreement include six municipal solid waste landfills , six collection operations and three transfer stations across the following seven markets : los angeles , ca ; denver , co ; houston , tx ; lubbock , tx ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; charlotte , nc ; and flint , mi .the transaction with waste connections is subject to closing conditions regarding due diligence , regulatory approval and other customary matters .closing is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2009 .republic services , inc .and subsidiaries notes to consolidated financial statements %%transmsg*** transmitting job : p14076 pcn : 106000000 ***%%pcmsg|104 |00046|yes|no|02/28/2009 21:07|0|0|page is valid , no graphics -- color : d| . Question: what were revenues in 2008? Steps: Ask for number 9362.2 Answer: 9362.2 Question: what were they in 2007? Steps: Ask for number 9244.9 Answer: 9244.9 Question: what was the net change? Steps: subtract(9362.2, 9244.9) Answer: 117.3 Question: what is the percent change?

0.01269

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. substantially all of the goodwill and other intangible assets recorded related to the acquisition of allied are not deductible for tax purposes .pro forma information the consolidated financial statements presented for republic include the operating results of allied from the date of the acquisition .the following pro forma information is presented assuming the merger had been completed as of january 1 , 2007 .the unaudited pro forma information presented below has been prepared for illustrative purposes and is not intended to be indicative of the results of operations that would have actually occurred had the acquisition been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented or of future results of the combined operations ( in millions , except share and per share amounts ) .year ended december 31 , year ended december 31 , ( unaudited ) ( unaudited ) . | year ended december 31 2008 ( unaudited ) | year ended december 31 2007 ( unaudited ) revenue | $ 9362.2 | $ 9244.9 income from continuing operations available to common stockholders | 285.7 | 423.2 basic earnings per share | .76 | 1.10 diluted earnings per share | .75 | 1.09 the above unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments for amortization of identifiable intangible assets , accretion of discounts to fair value associated with debt , environmental , self-insurance and other liabilities , accretion of capping , closure and post-closure obligations and amortization of the related assets , and provision for income taxes .assets held for sale as a condition of the merger with allied in december 2008 , we reached a settlement with the doj requiring us to divest of certain operations serving fifteen metropolitan areas including los angeles , ca ; san francisco , ca ; denver , co ; atlanta , ga ; northwestern indiana ; lexington , ky ; flint , mi ; cape girardeau , mo ; charlotte , nc ; cleveland , oh ; philadelphia , pa ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; and fort worth , houston and lubbock , tx .the settlement requires us to divest 87 commercial waste collection routes , nine landfills and ten transfer stations , together with ancillary assets and , in three cases , access to landfill disposal capacity .we have classified the assets and liabilities we expect to divest ( including accounts receivable , property and equipment , goodwill , and accrued landfill and environmental costs ) as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were republic 2019s prior to the merger with allied have been adjusted to the lower of their carrying amounts or estimated fair values less costs to sell , which resulted in us recognizing an asset impairment loss of $ 6.1 million in our consolidated statement of income for the year ended december 31 , 2008 .the assets held for sale related to operations that were allied 2019s prior to the merger are recorded at their estimated fair values in our consolidated balance sheet as of december 31 , 2008 in accordance with the purchase method of accounting .in february 2009 , we entered into an agreement to divest certain assets to waste connections , inc .the assets covered by the agreement include six municipal solid waste landfills , six collection operations and three transfer stations across the following seven markets : los angeles , ca ; denver , co ; houston , tx ; lubbock , tx ; greenville-spartanburg , sc ; charlotte , nc ; and flint , mi .the transaction with waste connections is subject to closing conditions regarding due diligence , regulatory approval and other customary matters .closing is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2009 .republic services , inc .and subsidiaries notes to consolidated financial statements %%transmsg*** transmitting job : p14076 pcn : 106000000 ***%%pcmsg|104 |00046|yes|no|02/28/2009 21:07|0|0|page is valid , no graphics -- color : d| . Question: what were revenues in 2008? Steps: Ask for number 9362.2 Answer: 9362.2 Question: what were they in 2007? Steps: Ask for number 9244.9 Answer: 9244.9 Question: what was the net change? Steps: subtract(9362.2, 9244.9) Answer: 117.3 Question: what is the percent change?

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in a new business model such as the retail segment is inherently risky , particularly in light of the significant investment involved , the current economic climate , and the fixed nature of a substantial portion of the retail segment's operating expenses .results for this segment are dependent upon a number of risks and uncertainties , some of which are discussed below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." backlog in the company's experience , the actual amount of product backlog at any particular time is not a meaningful indication of its future business prospects .in particular , backlog often increases in anticipation of or immediately following new product introductions because of over- ordering by dealers anticipating shortages .backlog often is reduced once dealers and customers believe they can obtain sufficient supply .because of the foregoing , backlog cannot be considered a reliable indicator of the company's ability to achieve any particular level of revenue or financial performance .further information regarding the company's backlog may be found below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." gross margin gross margin for the three fiscal years ended september 28 , 2002 are as follows ( in millions , except gross margin percentages ) : gross margin increased to 28% ( 28 % ) of net sales in 2002 from 23% ( 23 % ) in 2001 .as discussed below , gross margin in 2001 was unusually low resulting from negative gross margin of 2% ( 2 % ) experienced in the first quarter of 2001 .as a percentage of net sales , the company's quarterly gross margins declined during fiscal 2002 from 31% ( 31 % ) in the first quarter down to 26% ( 26 % ) in the fourth quarter .this decline resulted from several factors including a rise in component costs as the year progressed and aggressive pricing by the company across its products lines instituted as a result of continued pricing pressures in the personal computer industry .the company anticipates that its gross margin and the gross margin of the overall personal computer industry will remain under pressure throughout fiscal 2003 in light of weak economic conditions , flat demand for personal computers in general , and the resulting pressure on prices .the foregoing statements regarding anticipated gross margin in 2003 and the general demand for personal computers during 2003 are forward- looking .gross margin could differ from anticipated levels because of several factors , including certain of those set forth below in the subsection entitled "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." there can be no assurance that current gross margins will be maintained , targeted gross margin levels will be achieved , or current margins on existing individual products will be maintained .in general , gross margins and margins on individual products will remain under significant downward pressure due to a variety of factors , including continued industry wide global pricing pressures , increased competition , compressed product life cycles , potential increases in the cost and availability of raw material and outside manufacturing services , and potential changes to the company's product mix , including higher unit sales of consumer products with lower average selling prices and lower gross margins .in response to these downward pressures , the company expects it will continue to take pricing actions with respect to its products .gross margins could also be affected by the company's ability to effectively manage quality problems and warranty costs and to stimulate demand for certain of its products .the company's operating strategy and pricing take into account anticipated changes in foreign currency exchange rates over time ; however , the company's results of operations can be significantly affected in the short-term by fluctuations in exchange rates .the company orders components for its products and builds inventory in advance of product shipments .because the company's markets are volatile and subject to rapid technology and price changes , there is a risk the company will forecast incorrectly and produce or order from third parties excess or insufficient inventories of particular products or components .the company's operating results and financial condition have been in the past and may in the future be materially adversely affected by the company's ability to manage its inventory levels and outstanding purchase commitments and to respond to short-term shifts in customer demand patterns .gross margin declined to 23% ( 23 % ) of net sales in 2001 from 27% ( 27 % ) in 2000 .this decline resulted primarily from gross margin of negative 2% ( 2 % ) experienced during the first quarter of 2001 compared to 26% ( 26 % ) gross margin for the same quarter in 2000 .in addition to lower than normal net . | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 net sales | $ 5742 | $ 5363 | $ 7983 cost of sales | 4139 | 4128 | 5817 gross margin | $ 1603 | $ 1235 | $ 2166 gross margin percentage | 28% ( 28 % ) | 23% ( 23 % ) | 27% ( 27 % ) . Question: what was the total of net sales in 2001?

5363.0

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. in a new business model such as the retail segment is inherently risky , particularly in light of the significant investment involved , the current economic climate , and the fixed nature of a substantial portion of the retail segment's operating expenses .results for this segment are dependent upon a number of risks and uncertainties , some of which are discussed below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." backlog in the company's experience , the actual amount of product backlog at any particular time is not a meaningful indication of its future business prospects .in particular , backlog often increases in anticipation of or immediately following new product introductions because of over- ordering by dealers anticipating shortages .backlog often is reduced once dealers and customers believe they can obtain sufficient supply .because of the foregoing , backlog cannot be considered a reliable indicator of the company's ability to achieve any particular level of revenue or financial performance .further information regarding the company's backlog may be found below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." gross margin gross margin for the three fiscal years ended september 28 , 2002 are as follows ( in millions , except gross margin percentages ) : gross margin increased to 28% ( 28 % ) of net sales in 2002 from 23% ( 23 % ) in 2001 .as discussed below , gross margin in 2001 was unusually low resulting from negative gross margin of 2% ( 2 % ) experienced in the first quarter of 2001 .as a percentage of net sales , the company's quarterly gross margins declined during fiscal 2002 from 31% ( 31 % ) in the first quarter down to 26% ( 26 % ) in the fourth quarter .this decline resulted from several factors including a rise in component costs as the year progressed and aggressive pricing by the company across its products lines instituted as a result of continued pricing pressures in the personal computer industry .the company anticipates that its gross margin and the gross margin of the overall personal computer industry will remain under pressure throughout fiscal 2003 in light of weak economic conditions , flat demand for personal computers in general , and the resulting pressure on prices .the foregoing statements regarding anticipated gross margin in 2003 and the general demand for personal computers during 2003 are forward- looking .gross margin could differ from anticipated levels because of several factors , including certain of those set forth below in the subsection entitled "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." there can be no assurance that current gross margins will be maintained , targeted gross margin levels will be achieved , or current margins on existing individual products will be maintained .in general , gross margins and margins on individual products will remain under significant downward pressure due to a variety of factors , including continued industry wide global pricing pressures , increased competition , compressed product life cycles , potential increases in the cost and availability of raw material and outside manufacturing services , and potential changes to the company's product mix , including higher unit sales of consumer products with lower average selling prices and lower gross margins .in response to these downward pressures , the company expects it will continue to take pricing actions with respect to its products .gross margins could also be affected by the company's ability to effectively manage quality problems and warranty costs and to stimulate demand for certain of its products .the company's operating strategy and pricing take into account anticipated changes in foreign currency exchange rates over time ; however , the company's results of operations can be significantly affected in the short-term by fluctuations in exchange rates .the company orders components for its products and builds inventory in advance of product shipments .because the company's markets are volatile and subject to rapid technology and price changes , there is a risk the company will forecast incorrectly and produce or order from third parties excess or insufficient inventories of particular products or components .the company's operating results and financial condition have been in the past and may in the future be materially adversely affected by the company's ability to manage its inventory levels and outstanding purchase commitments and to respond to short-term shifts in customer demand patterns .gross margin declined to 23% ( 23 % ) of net sales in 2001 from 27% ( 27 % ) in 2000 .this decline resulted primarily from gross margin of negative 2% ( 2 % ) experienced during the first quarter of 2001 compared to 26% ( 26 % ) gross margin for the same quarter in 2000 .in addition to lower than normal net . | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 net sales | $ 5742 | $ 5363 | $ 7983 cost of sales | 4139 | 4128 | 5817 gross margin | $ 1603 | $ 1235 | $ 2166 gross margin percentage | 28% ( 28 % ) | 23% ( 23 % ) | 27% ( 27 % ) . Question: what was the total of net sales in 2001?

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in a new business model such as the retail segment is inherently risky , particularly in light of the significant investment involved , the current economic climate , and the fixed nature of a substantial portion of the retail segment's operating expenses .results for this segment are dependent upon a number of risks and uncertainties , some of which are discussed below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." backlog in the company's experience , the actual amount of product backlog at any particular time is not a meaningful indication of its future business prospects .in particular , backlog often increases in anticipation of or immediately following new product introductions because of over- ordering by dealers anticipating shortages .backlog often is reduced once dealers and customers believe they can obtain sufficient supply .because of the foregoing , backlog cannot be considered a reliable indicator of the company's ability to achieve any particular level of revenue or financial performance .further information regarding the company's backlog may be found below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." gross margin gross margin for the three fiscal years ended september 28 , 2002 are as follows ( in millions , except gross margin percentages ) : gross margin increased to 28% ( 28 % ) of net sales in 2002 from 23% ( 23 % ) in 2001 .as discussed below , gross margin in 2001 was unusually low resulting from negative gross margin of 2% ( 2 % ) experienced in the first quarter of 2001 .as a percentage of net sales , the company's quarterly gross margins declined during fiscal 2002 from 31% ( 31 % ) in the first quarter down to 26% ( 26 % ) in the fourth quarter .this decline resulted from several factors including a rise in component costs as the year progressed and aggressive pricing by the company across its products lines instituted as a result of continued pricing pressures in the personal computer industry .the company anticipates that its gross margin and the gross margin of the overall personal computer industry will remain under pressure throughout fiscal 2003 in light of weak economic conditions , flat demand for personal computers in general , and the resulting pressure on prices .the foregoing statements regarding anticipated gross margin in 2003 and the general demand for personal computers during 2003 are forward- looking .gross margin could differ from anticipated levels because of several factors , including certain of those set forth below in the subsection entitled "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." there can be no assurance that current gross margins will be maintained , targeted gross margin levels will be achieved , or current margins on existing individual products will be maintained .in general , gross margins and margins on individual products will remain under significant downward pressure due to a variety of factors , including continued industry wide global pricing pressures , increased competition , compressed product life cycles , potential increases in the cost and availability of raw material and outside manufacturing services , and potential changes to the company's product mix , including higher unit sales of consumer products with lower average selling prices and lower gross margins .in response to these downward pressures , the company expects it will continue to take pricing actions with respect to its products .gross margins could also be affected by the company's ability to effectively manage quality problems and warranty costs and to stimulate demand for certain of its products .the company's operating strategy and pricing take into account anticipated changes in foreign currency exchange rates over time ; however , the company's results of operations can be significantly affected in the short-term by fluctuations in exchange rates .the company orders components for its products and builds inventory in advance of product shipments .because the company's markets are volatile and subject to rapid technology and price changes , there is a risk the company will forecast incorrectly and produce or order from third parties excess or insufficient inventories of particular products or components .the company's operating results and financial condition have been in the past and may in the future be materially adversely affected by the company's ability to manage its inventory levels and outstanding purchase commitments and to respond to short-term shifts in customer demand patterns .gross margin declined to 23% ( 23 % ) of net sales in 2001 from 27% ( 27 % ) in 2000 .this decline resulted primarily from gross margin of negative 2% ( 2 % ) experienced during the first quarter of 2001 compared to 26% ( 26 % ) gross margin for the same quarter in 2000 .in addition to lower than normal net . | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 net sales | $ 5742 | $ 5363 | $ 7983 cost of sales | 4139 | 4128 | 5817 gross margin | $ 1603 | $ 1235 | $ 2166 gross margin percentage | 28% ( 28 % ) | 23% ( 23 % ) | 27% ( 27 % ) . Question: what was the total of net sales in 2001? Steps: Ask for number 5363 Answer: 5363.0 Question: and what was that in 2000?

7983.0

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. in a new business model such as the retail segment is inherently risky , particularly in light of the significant investment involved , the current economic climate , and the fixed nature of a substantial portion of the retail segment's operating expenses .results for this segment are dependent upon a number of risks and uncertainties , some of which are discussed below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." backlog in the company's experience , the actual amount of product backlog at any particular time is not a meaningful indication of its future business prospects .in particular , backlog often increases in anticipation of or immediately following new product introductions because of over- ordering by dealers anticipating shortages .backlog often is reduced once dealers and customers believe they can obtain sufficient supply .because of the foregoing , backlog cannot be considered a reliable indicator of the company's ability to achieve any particular level of revenue or financial performance .further information regarding the company's backlog may be found below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." gross margin gross margin for the three fiscal years ended september 28 , 2002 are as follows ( in millions , except gross margin percentages ) : gross margin increased to 28% ( 28 % ) of net sales in 2002 from 23% ( 23 % ) in 2001 .as discussed below , gross margin in 2001 was unusually low resulting from negative gross margin of 2% ( 2 % ) experienced in the first quarter of 2001 .as a percentage of net sales , the company's quarterly gross margins declined during fiscal 2002 from 31% ( 31 % ) in the first quarter down to 26% ( 26 % ) in the fourth quarter .this decline resulted from several factors including a rise in component costs as the year progressed and aggressive pricing by the company across its products lines instituted as a result of continued pricing pressures in the personal computer industry .the company anticipates that its gross margin and the gross margin of the overall personal computer industry will remain under pressure throughout fiscal 2003 in light of weak economic conditions , flat demand for personal computers in general , and the resulting pressure on prices .the foregoing statements regarding anticipated gross margin in 2003 and the general demand for personal computers during 2003 are forward- looking .gross margin could differ from anticipated levels because of several factors , including certain of those set forth below in the subsection entitled "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." there can be no assurance that current gross margins will be maintained , targeted gross margin levels will be achieved , or current margins on existing individual products will be maintained .in general , gross margins and margins on individual products will remain under significant downward pressure due to a variety of factors , including continued industry wide global pricing pressures , increased competition , compressed product life cycles , potential increases in the cost and availability of raw material and outside manufacturing services , and potential changes to the company's product mix , including higher unit sales of consumer products with lower average selling prices and lower gross margins .in response to these downward pressures , the company expects it will continue to take pricing actions with respect to its products .gross margins could also be affected by the company's ability to effectively manage quality problems and warranty costs and to stimulate demand for certain of its products .the company's operating strategy and pricing take into account anticipated changes in foreign currency exchange rates over time ; however , the company's results of operations can be significantly affected in the short-term by fluctuations in exchange rates .the company orders components for its products and builds inventory in advance of product shipments .because the company's markets are volatile and subject to rapid technology and price changes , there is a risk the company will forecast incorrectly and produce or order from third parties excess or insufficient inventories of particular products or components .the company's operating results and financial condition have been in the past and may in the future be materially adversely affected by the company's ability to manage its inventory levels and outstanding purchase commitments and to respond to short-term shifts in customer demand patterns .gross margin declined to 23% ( 23 % ) of net sales in 2001 from 27% ( 27 % ) in 2000 .this decline resulted primarily from gross margin of negative 2% ( 2 % ) experienced during the first quarter of 2001 compared to 26% ( 26 % ) gross margin for the same quarter in 2000 .in addition to lower than normal net . | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 net sales | $ 5742 | $ 5363 | $ 7983 cost of sales | 4139 | 4128 | 5817 gross margin | $ 1603 | $ 1235 | $ 2166 gross margin percentage | 28% ( 28 % ) | 23% ( 23 % ) | 27% ( 27 % ) . Question: what was the total of net sales in 2001? Steps: Ask for number 5363 Answer: 5363.0 Question: and what was that in 2000?

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in a new business model such as the retail segment is inherently risky , particularly in light of the significant investment involved , the current economic climate , and the fixed nature of a substantial portion of the retail segment's operating expenses .results for this segment are dependent upon a number of risks and uncertainties , some of which are discussed below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." backlog in the company's experience , the actual amount of product backlog at any particular time is not a meaningful indication of its future business prospects .in particular , backlog often increases in anticipation of or immediately following new product introductions because of over- ordering by dealers anticipating shortages .backlog often is reduced once dealers and customers believe they can obtain sufficient supply .because of the foregoing , backlog cannot be considered a reliable indicator of the company's ability to achieve any particular level of revenue or financial performance .further information regarding the company's backlog may be found below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." gross margin gross margin for the three fiscal years ended september 28 , 2002 are as follows ( in millions , except gross margin percentages ) : gross margin increased to 28% ( 28 % ) of net sales in 2002 from 23% ( 23 % ) in 2001 .as discussed below , gross margin in 2001 was unusually low resulting from negative gross margin of 2% ( 2 % ) experienced in the first quarter of 2001 .as a percentage of net sales , the company's quarterly gross margins declined during fiscal 2002 from 31% ( 31 % ) in the first quarter down to 26% ( 26 % ) in the fourth quarter .this decline resulted from several factors including a rise in component costs as the year progressed and aggressive pricing by the company across its products lines instituted as a result of continued pricing pressures in the personal computer industry .the company anticipates that its gross margin and the gross margin of the overall personal computer industry will remain under pressure throughout fiscal 2003 in light of weak economic conditions , flat demand for personal computers in general , and the resulting pressure on prices .the foregoing statements regarding anticipated gross margin in 2003 and the general demand for personal computers during 2003 are forward- looking .gross margin could differ from anticipated levels because of several factors , including certain of those set forth below in the subsection entitled "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." there can be no assurance that current gross margins will be maintained , targeted gross margin levels will be achieved , or current margins on existing individual products will be maintained .in general , gross margins and margins on individual products will remain under significant downward pressure due to a variety of factors , including continued industry wide global pricing pressures , increased competition , compressed product life cycles , potential increases in the cost and availability of raw material and outside manufacturing services , and potential changes to the company's product mix , including higher unit sales of consumer products with lower average selling prices and lower gross margins .in response to these downward pressures , the company expects it will continue to take pricing actions with respect to its products .gross margins could also be affected by the company's ability to effectively manage quality problems and warranty costs and to stimulate demand for certain of its products .the company's operating strategy and pricing take into account anticipated changes in foreign currency exchange rates over time ; however , the company's results of operations can be significantly affected in the short-term by fluctuations in exchange rates .the company orders components for its products and builds inventory in advance of product shipments .because the company's markets are volatile and subject to rapid technology and price changes , there is a risk the company will forecast incorrectly and produce or order from third parties excess or insufficient inventories of particular products or components .the company's operating results and financial condition have been in the past and may in the future be materially adversely affected by the company's ability to manage its inventory levels and outstanding purchase commitments and to respond to short-term shifts in customer demand patterns .gross margin declined to 23% ( 23 % ) of net sales in 2001 from 27% ( 27 % ) in 2000 .this decline resulted primarily from gross margin of negative 2% ( 2 % ) experienced during the first quarter of 2001 compared to 26% ( 26 % ) gross margin for the same quarter in 2000 .in addition to lower than normal net . | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 net sales | $ 5742 | $ 5363 | $ 7983 cost of sales | 4139 | 4128 | 5817 gross margin | $ 1603 | $ 1235 | $ 2166 gross margin percentage | 28% ( 28 % ) | 23% ( 23 % ) | 27% ( 27 % ) . Question: what was the total of net sales in 2001? Steps: Ask for number 5363 Answer: 5363.0 Question: and what was that in 2000? Steps: Ask for number 7983 Answer: 7983.0 Question: what was, then, the change in the total of net sales over the year?

-2620.0

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. in a new business model such as the retail segment is inherently risky , particularly in light of the significant investment involved , the current economic climate , and the fixed nature of a substantial portion of the retail segment's operating expenses .results for this segment are dependent upon a number of risks and uncertainties , some of which are discussed below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." backlog in the company's experience , the actual amount of product backlog at any particular time is not a meaningful indication of its future business prospects .in particular , backlog often increases in anticipation of or immediately following new product introductions because of over- ordering by dealers anticipating shortages .backlog often is reduced once dealers and customers believe they can obtain sufficient supply .because of the foregoing , backlog cannot be considered a reliable indicator of the company's ability to achieve any particular level of revenue or financial performance .further information regarding the company's backlog may be found below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." gross margin gross margin for the three fiscal years ended september 28 , 2002 are as follows ( in millions , except gross margin percentages ) : gross margin increased to 28% ( 28 % ) of net sales in 2002 from 23% ( 23 % ) in 2001 .as discussed below , gross margin in 2001 was unusually low resulting from negative gross margin of 2% ( 2 % ) experienced in the first quarter of 2001 .as a percentage of net sales , the company's quarterly gross margins declined during fiscal 2002 from 31% ( 31 % ) in the first quarter down to 26% ( 26 % ) in the fourth quarter .this decline resulted from several factors including a rise in component costs as the year progressed and aggressive pricing by the company across its products lines instituted as a result of continued pricing pressures in the personal computer industry .the company anticipates that its gross margin and the gross margin of the overall personal computer industry will remain under pressure throughout fiscal 2003 in light of weak economic conditions , flat demand for personal computers in general , and the resulting pressure on prices .the foregoing statements regarding anticipated gross margin in 2003 and the general demand for personal computers during 2003 are forward- looking .gross margin could differ from anticipated levels because of several factors , including certain of those set forth below in the subsection entitled "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." there can be no assurance that current gross margins will be maintained , targeted gross margin levels will be achieved , or current margins on existing individual products will be maintained .in general , gross margins and margins on individual products will remain under significant downward pressure due to a variety of factors , including continued industry wide global pricing pressures , increased competition , compressed product life cycles , potential increases in the cost and availability of raw material and outside manufacturing services , and potential changes to the company's product mix , including higher unit sales of consumer products with lower average selling prices and lower gross margins .in response to these downward pressures , the company expects it will continue to take pricing actions with respect to its products .gross margins could also be affected by the company's ability to effectively manage quality problems and warranty costs and to stimulate demand for certain of its products .the company's operating strategy and pricing take into account anticipated changes in foreign currency exchange rates over time ; however , the company's results of operations can be significantly affected in the short-term by fluctuations in exchange rates .the company orders components for its products and builds inventory in advance of product shipments .because the company's markets are volatile and subject to rapid technology and price changes , there is a risk the company will forecast incorrectly and produce or order from third parties excess or insufficient inventories of particular products or components .the company's operating results and financial condition have been in the past and may in the future be materially adversely affected by the company's ability to manage its inventory levels and outstanding purchase commitments and to respond to short-term shifts in customer demand patterns .gross margin declined to 23% ( 23 % ) of net sales in 2001 from 27% ( 27 % ) in 2000 .this decline resulted primarily from gross margin of negative 2% ( 2 % ) experienced during the first quarter of 2001 compared to 26% ( 26 % ) gross margin for the same quarter in 2000 .in addition to lower than normal net . | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 net sales | $ 5742 | $ 5363 | $ 7983 cost of sales | 4139 | 4128 | 5817 gross margin | $ 1603 | $ 1235 | $ 2166 gross margin percentage | 28% ( 28 % ) | 23% ( 23 % ) | 27% ( 27 % ) . Question: what was the total of net sales in 2001? Steps: Ask for number 5363 Answer: 5363.0 Question: and what was that in 2000? Steps: Ask for number 7983 Answer: 7983.0 Question: what was, then, the change in the total of net sales over the year?

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in a new business model such as the retail segment is inherently risky , particularly in light of the significant investment involved , the current economic climate , and the fixed nature of a substantial portion of the retail segment's operating expenses .results for this segment are dependent upon a number of risks and uncertainties , some of which are discussed below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." backlog in the company's experience , the actual amount of product backlog at any particular time is not a meaningful indication of its future business prospects .in particular , backlog often increases in anticipation of or immediately following new product introductions because of over- ordering by dealers anticipating shortages .backlog often is reduced once dealers and customers believe they can obtain sufficient supply .because of the foregoing , backlog cannot be considered a reliable indicator of the company's ability to achieve any particular level of revenue or financial performance .further information regarding the company's backlog may be found below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." gross margin gross margin for the three fiscal years ended september 28 , 2002 are as follows ( in millions , except gross margin percentages ) : gross margin increased to 28% ( 28 % ) of net sales in 2002 from 23% ( 23 % ) in 2001 .as discussed below , gross margin in 2001 was unusually low resulting from negative gross margin of 2% ( 2 % ) experienced in the first quarter of 2001 .as a percentage of net sales , the company's quarterly gross margins declined during fiscal 2002 from 31% ( 31 % ) in the first quarter down to 26% ( 26 % ) in the fourth quarter .this decline resulted from several factors including a rise in component costs as the year progressed and aggressive pricing by the company across its products lines instituted as a result of continued pricing pressures in the personal computer industry .the company anticipates that its gross margin and the gross margin of the overall personal computer industry will remain under pressure throughout fiscal 2003 in light of weak economic conditions , flat demand for personal computers in general , and the resulting pressure on prices .the foregoing statements regarding anticipated gross margin in 2003 and the general demand for personal computers during 2003 are forward- looking .gross margin could differ from anticipated levels because of several factors , including certain of those set forth below in the subsection entitled "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." there can be no assurance that current gross margins will be maintained , targeted gross margin levels will be achieved , or current margins on existing individual products will be maintained .in general , gross margins and margins on individual products will remain under significant downward pressure due to a variety of factors , including continued industry wide global pricing pressures , increased competition , compressed product life cycles , potential increases in the cost and availability of raw material and outside manufacturing services , and potential changes to the company's product mix , including higher unit sales of consumer products with lower average selling prices and lower gross margins .in response to these downward pressures , the company expects it will continue to take pricing actions with respect to its products .gross margins could also be affected by the company's ability to effectively manage quality problems and warranty costs and to stimulate demand for certain of its products .the company's operating strategy and pricing take into account anticipated changes in foreign currency exchange rates over time ; however , the company's results of operations can be significantly affected in the short-term by fluctuations in exchange rates .the company orders components for its products and builds inventory in advance of product shipments .because the company's markets are volatile and subject to rapid technology and price changes , there is a risk the company will forecast incorrectly and produce or order from third parties excess or insufficient inventories of particular products or components .the company's operating results and financial condition have been in the past and may in the future be materially adversely affected by the company's ability to manage its inventory levels and outstanding purchase commitments and to respond to short-term shifts in customer demand patterns .gross margin declined to 23% ( 23 % ) of net sales in 2001 from 27% ( 27 % ) in 2000 .this decline resulted primarily from gross margin of negative 2% ( 2 % ) experienced during the first quarter of 2001 compared to 26% ( 26 % ) gross margin for the same quarter in 2000 .in addition to lower than normal net . | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 net sales | $ 5742 | $ 5363 | $ 7983 cost of sales | 4139 | 4128 | 5817 gross margin | $ 1603 | $ 1235 | $ 2166 gross margin percentage | 28% ( 28 % ) | 23% ( 23 % ) | 27% ( 27 % ) . Question: what was the total of net sales in 2001? Steps: Ask for number 5363 Answer: 5363.0 Question: and what was that in 2000? Steps: Ask for number 7983 Answer: 7983.0 Question: what was, then, the change in the total of net sales over the year? Steps: subtract(5363, 7983) Answer: -2620.0 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that total in 2000, in percentage?

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Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. in a new business model such as the retail segment is inherently risky , particularly in light of the significant investment involved , the current economic climate , and the fixed nature of a substantial portion of the retail segment's operating expenses .results for this segment are dependent upon a number of risks and uncertainties , some of which are discussed below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." backlog in the company's experience , the actual amount of product backlog at any particular time is not a meaningful indication of its future business prospects .in particular , backlog often increases in anticipation of or immediately following new product introductions because of over- ordering by dealers anticipating shortages .backlog often is reduced once dealers and customers believe they can obtain sufficient supply .because of the foregoing , backlog cannot be considered a reliable indicator of the company's ability to achieve any particular level of revenue or financial performance .further information regarding the company's backlog may be found below under the heading "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." gross margin gross margin for the three fiscal years ended september 28 , 2002 are as follows ( in millions , except gross margin percentages ) : gross margin increased to 28% ( 28 % ) of net sales in 2002 from 23% ( 23 % ) in 2001 .as discussed below , gross margin in 2001 was unusually low resulting from negative gross margin of 2% ( 2 % ) experienced in the first quarter of 2001 .as a percentage of net sales , the company's quarterly gross margins declined during fiscal 2002 from 31% ( 31 % ) in the first quarter down to 26% ( 26 % ) in the fourth quarter .this decline resulted from several factors including a rise in component costs as the year progressed and aggressive pricing by the company across its products lines instituted as a result of continued pricing pressures in the personal computer industry .the company anticipates that its gross margin and the gross margin of the overall personal computer industry will remain under pressure throughout fiscal 2003 in light of weak economic conditions , flat demand for personal computers in general , and the resulting pressure on prices .the foregoing statements regarding anticipated gross margin in 2003 and the general demand for personal computers during 2003 are forward- looking .gross margin could differ from anticipated levels because of several factors , including certain of those set forth below in the subsection entitled "factors that may affect future results and financial condition." there can be no assurance that current gross margins will be maintained , targeted gross margin levels will be achieved , or current margins on existing individual products will be maintained .in general , gross margins and margins on individual products will remain under significant downward pressure due to a variety of factors , including continued industry wide global pricing pressures , increased competition , compressed product life cycles , potential increases in the cost and availability of raw material and outside manufacturing services , and potential changes to the company's product mix , including higher unit sales of consumer products with lower average selling prices and lower gross margins .in response to these downward pressures , the company expects it will continue to take pricing actions with respect to its products .gross margins could also be affected by the company's ability to effectively manage quality problems and warranty costs and to stimulate demand for certain of its products .the company's operating strategy and pricing take into account anticipated changes in foreign currency exchange rates over time ; however , the company's results of operations can be significantly affected in the short-term by fluctuations in exchange rates .the company orders components for its products and builds inventory in advance of product shipments .because the company's markets are volatile and subject to rapid technology and price changes , there is a risk the company will forecast incorrectly and produce or order from third parties excess or insufficient inventories of particular products or components .the company's operating results and financial condition have been in the past and may in the future be materially adversely affected by the company's ability to manage its inventory levels and outstanding purchase commitments and to respond to short-term shifts in customer demand patterns .gross margin declined to 23% ( 23 % ) of net sales in 2001 from 27% ( 27 % ) in 2000 .this decline resulted primarily from gross margin of negative 2% ( 2 % ) experienced during the first quarter of 2001 compared to 26% ( 26 % ) gross margin for the same quarter in 2000 .in addition to lower than normal net . | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 net sales | $ 5742 | $ 5363 | $ 7983 cost of sales | 4139 | 4128 | 5817 gross margin | $ 1603 | $ 1235 | $ 2166 gross margin percentage | 28% ( 28 % ) | 23% ( 23 % ) | 27% ( 27 % ) . Question: what was the total of net sales in 2001? Steps: Ask for number 5363 Answer: 5363.0 Question: and what was that in 2000? Steps: Ask for number 7983 Answer: 7983.0 Question: what was, then, the change in the total of net sales over the year? Steps: subtract(5363, 7983) Answer: -2620.0 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that total in 2000, in percentage?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009?

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Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage?

-0.2405

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage? Steps: divide(A0, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: what was the performance value of the s&p 500 index in 2009?

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Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage? Steps: divide(A0, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: what was the performance value of the s&p 500 index in 2009?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage? Steps: divide(A0, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: what was the performance value of the s&p 500 index in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 102.11 Answer: 102.11 Question: what was, then, the change in that performance from 2004 to 2009?

2.11

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage? Steps: divide(A0, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: what was the performance value of the s&p 500 index in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 102.11 Answer: 102.11 Question: what was, then, the change in that performance from 2004 to 2009?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage? Steps: divide(A0, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: what was the performance value of the s&p 500 index in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 102.11 Answer: 102.11 Question: what was, then, the change in that performance from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(102.11, const_100) Answer: 2.11 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage?

0.0211

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage? Steps: divide(A0, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: what was the performance value of the s&p 500 index in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 102.11 Answer: 102.11 Question: what was, then, the change in that performance from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(102.11, const_100) Answer: 2.11 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage? Steps: divide(A0, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: what was the performance value of the s&p 500 index in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 102.11 Answer: 102.11 Question: what was, then, the change in that performance from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(102.11, const_100) Answer: 2.11 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage? Steps: divide(A2, const_100) Answer: 0.0211 Question: what is, then, the difference between the percent representation of the united parcel service inc . and the s&p 500 index?

-0.2616

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the change in the performance of the united parcel service inc . from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage? Steps: divide(A0, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: what was the performance value of the s&p 500 index in 2009? Steps: Ask for number 102.11 Answer: 102.11 Question: what was, then, the change in that performance from 2004 to 2009? Steps: subtract(102.11, const_100) Answer: 2.11 Question: and how much does this change represent in relation to that performance in 2004, in percentage? Steps: divide(A2, const_100) Answer: 0.0211 Question: what is, then, the difference between the percent representation of the united parcel service inc . and the s&p 500 index?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006?

-8.94

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004?

-0.0894

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004? Steps: divide(#0, const_100) Answer: -0.0894 Question: and from this year to 2009, what was the fluctuation for that stock?

-24.05

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004? Steps: divide(#0, const_100) Answer: -0.0894 Question: and from this year to 2009, what was the fluctuation for that stock?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004? Steps: divide(#0, const_100) Answer: -0.0894 Question: and from this year to 2009, what was the fluctuation for that stock? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: what is this fluctuation as a percentage of the 2004 price?

-0.2405

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004? Steps: divide(#0, const_100) Answer: -0.0894 Question: and from this year to 2009, what was the fluctuation for that stock? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: what is this fluctuation as a percentage of the 2004 price?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004? Steps: divide(#0, const_100) Answer: -0.0894 Question: and from this year to 2009, what was the fluctuation for that stock? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: what is this fluctuation as a percentage of the 2004 price? Steps: divide(#2, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: and for the s&p 500 index price, what was the fluctuation in those five years?

2.11

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004? Steps: divide(#0, const_100) Answer: -0.0894 Question: and from this year to 2009, what was the fluctuation for that stock? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: what is this fluctuation as a percentage of the 2004 price? Steps: divide(#2, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: and for the s&p 500 index price, what was the fluctuation in those five years?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004? Steps: divide(#0, const_100) Answer: -0.0894 Question: and from this year to 2009, what was the fluctuation for that stock? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: what is this fluctuation as a percentage of the 2004 price? Steps: divide(#2, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: and for the s&p 500 index price, what was the fluctuation in those five years? Steps: subtract(102.11, const_100) Answer: 2.11 Question: and what percentage does this fluctuation represent in relation to the 2004 price of this stock?

0.0211

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004? Steps: divide(#0, const_100) Answer: -0.0894 Question: and from this year to 2009, what was the fluctuation for that stock? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: what is this fluctuation as a percentage of the 2004 price? Steps: divide(#2, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: and for the s&p 500 index price, what was the fluctuation in those five years? Steps: subtract(102.11, const_100) Answer: 2.11 Question: and what percentage does this fluctuation represent in relation to the 2004 price of this stock?

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( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004? Steps: divide(#0, const_100) Answer: -0.0894 Question: and from this year to 2009, what was the fluctuation for that stock? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: what is this fluctuation as a percentage of the 2004 price? Steps: divide(#2, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: and for the s&p 500 index price, what was the fluctuation in those five years? Steps: subtract(102.11, const_100) Answer: 2.11 Question: and what percentage does this fluctuation represent in relation to the 2004 price of this stock? Steps: divide(#4, const_100) Answer: 0.0211 Question: what is, then, the difference between the ups percentage and this s&p 500 index one, for this five year period?

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Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided. ( 1 ) includes shares repurchased through our publicly announced share repurchase program and shares tendered to pay the exercise price and tax withholding on employee stock options .shareowner return performance graph the following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed 201csoliciting material 201d or to be 201cfiled 201d with the securities and exchange commission , nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the securities act of 1933 or securities exchange act of 1934 , each as amended , except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates such information by reference into such filing .the following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners 2019 returns for our class b common stock , the s&p 500 index , and the dow jones transportation average .the comparison of the total cumulative return on investment , which is the change in the quarterly stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods , assumes that $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2004 in the s&p 500 index , the dow jones transportation average , and our class b common stock .comparison of five year cumulative total return $ 40.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 140.00 $ 160.00 2004 20092008200720062005 s&p 500 ups dj transport . | 12/31/04 | 12/31/05 | 12/31/06 | 12/31/07 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/09 united parcel service inc . | $ 100.00 | $ 89.49 | $ 91.06 | $ 87.88 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.95 s&p 500 index | $ 100.00 | $ 104.91 | $ 121.48 | $ 128.15 | $ 80.74 | $ 102.11 dow jones transportation average | $ 100.00 | $ 111.65 | $ 122.61 | $ 124.35 | $ 97.72 | $ 115.88 . Question: what was the fluctuation of the performance price of the ups from 2004 to 2006? Steps: subtract(91.06, const_100) Answer: -8.94 Question: and how much does this fluctuation represent in relation to that price in 2004? Steps: divide(#0, const_100) Answer: -0.0894 Question: and from this year to 2009, what was the fluctuation for that stock? Steps: subtract(75.95, const_100) Answer: -24.05 Question: what is this fluctuation as a percentage of the 2004 price? Steps: divide(#2, const_100) Answer: -0.2405 Question: and for the s&p 500 index price, what was the fluctuation in those five years? Steps: subtract(102.11, const_100) Answer: 2.11 Question: and what percentage does this fluctuation represent in relation to the 2004 price of this stock? Steps: divide(#4, const_100) Answer: 0.0211 Question: what is, then, the difference between the ups percentage and this s&p 500 index one, for this five year period?

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