A comparison of a firm's current financial ratios to those of prior years allows one to

A$.$ accurately predict the future performance of a firm.

B$.$ determine if the firm is performing better than the overall industry.

C$.$ see how a firm's performance compares to that of a competitor.

D$.$ see trends that are developing.

Which of the following businesses will be positively impacted by a strong dollar?

A$.$ a retail firm that sells only domestic made products

B$.$ a firm that sells $85\%$ of its product to buyers in other countries

C$.$ a financial planner

D$.$ a firm that buys $55\%$ of its inputs from Japan