The electronic spreadsheet is a type of software which allows information to be laid out on a table that automatically com putes and presents the results The real power of the electronic spreadsheet lies in their allowing the user to make changes and ask "what if" questions This article discusses the use of the electronic spread sheet as a tool for the analysis of planning alternatives.
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