During the COVID-19 pandemic, the inflation rate increased dramatically. Businesses experienced increases in their expenses. You are an accountant, and you are using data analysis to look at how inflation is going to affect next year's budget. The objective of the data analysis is to a. look at cost-saving opportunities for next year b. have a realistic budget that accounts for cost increases c. minimize expenses for next year d. determine financial metrics for next year

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the inflatipn rate increased dramatically. Businesses experienced increases in their expenses. You are an accountant, and you are using data analysis to look at how inflation is going to affect next year's budget. The objective of the data analysis is to a. look at cost-saving opportunities for next year b. have a realistic budget that accounts for cost increases c. minimize expenses for next year d. determine financial metrics for next year