Can Steve Ballmer figure out the identity of an anonymous company just by looking at the numbers on its income statement? On this episode of Numbers Geek, we challenge the former Microsoft CEO to solve a numerical mystery, with a few surprise twists along the way. In the process, our Resident Numbers Geek gives us a glimpse into how he reads one of the most important types of documents in the business world. Follow along and see if you can crack the case before Steve does.
Numbers Geek is produced by GeekWire in partnership with USAFacts. Numbers Geek graphic design by Killer Infographics. Theme music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell. Technical support from Kevin Lisota, and production assistance from Clare McGrane. For more Numbers Geek episodes and videos, plus citations for the numbers we discuss, go to geekwire.com/numbersgeek. You can find interactive, graphics charts and government data at usafacts.org.
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