Horizontal analysis is a technique for evaluating a series of financial statement data over a period of time

a. that has been arranged from the lowest number to the highest number.

b. to determine which items are in error.

c. to determine the amount and/or percentage increase or decrease that has taken place.

d. that has been arranged from the highest number to the lowest number.

Option C                

Explanation:

In simple words, Horizontal analysis ( also referred to as pattern analysis) is indeed a method for the study of financial records that indicates improvements in the sums of the related products over a span of time. This is a valuable tool for determining pattern circumstances. The reports are being used in horizontal analysis for two different time intervals and is compared on percentage basis.

The XYZ company should proceed with caution and "they should evaluate their variable costs, space in their manufacturing facility and this additional fixed equipment cost and see if they will make a profit with the 20% discount."

Explanation:

Because the special equipment might not be usable for a long period of time and might not bring maximum profit to XYZ company as a result they have to really evaluate the variable cost so as to maximize the profit.