Which of the following is an analytical report?
A) A report to determine whether a company should outsource its customer support function
B) A report on quarterly sales at a restaurant location
C) A report on the progress of a task force investigating ways to decrease production costs
D) A report to stockholders showing the company's profits for the last quarter

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An analytical report is meant to analyze a problem, provide solutions, and make recommendations based on the findings. Reports that investigate whether a company should outsource a function definitely fall under analytical report categories. The other options are more likely to be descriptive or informational reports.

Which of the Following Is an Analytical Report