Topic:  How can trend analysis and analyzing ratios help businesses identify

 
Topic:  How can trend analysis and analyzing ratios help businesses identify areas of improvement and make informed decisions about resource allocation and strategic planning?
Use at least one scholarly source for support.  Cite and reference in APA. 
 Make the initial post of at least 250 words 
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