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What is Linear vs compound growth?

Linear adds a fixed amount each period; compound applies a fixed rate, so early absolute gains are small and later years accelerate on a larger base.

Where you will use it: this term comes up in the Entrepreneurial Finance course, and the full course glossary collects every term in one place.

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From the free Entrepreneurial Finance course by Devon Coombs, CPA, MBA.