Which of the following are the three basic categories of analytical reports? A. Reports to assess opportunities, reports to solve problems, and reports to support decisions B. Reports to implement policies and procedures, reports to assess opportunities, and reports to demonstrate compliance C. Reports to document progress, reports to solve problems, and reports to support decisions D. Reports to monitor and control operations, reports to implement policies and procedures, and reports to demonstrate compliance E. Reports to document progress, reports to implement policies and procedures, and reports to demonstrate compliance

Answer: A. Reports to access opportunities, reports to solve problems, reports to support decision

Explanation: Analytical reports reports can be defined as written documents usually prepared using necessary data and information (both qualitative and quantitative) in other to establish an opinion or verdict, make business research or market findings or make data-driven decision.

Analytical reports may be prepared for reasons such as; Making findings about an emerging business market or opportunity in other to access the viability of such product. Reports are also generated in other to resolve business problems by using appropriate data to analyze such problem and get reasonable solution. Reports are also used to validate or buttress business opinions in other to make a stronger case.