ii. Is the fish farming Business profitable? Explain 1. Calculate the profit margin over a year's time. iv. What does "adding value" mean in this context? 1. How have the changes in fish productions affected a. Scale b. Shelf life c. Capital investment d. Profitability in the short term?, long term? 2. How competitive is the fish business in Nigeria? Exp
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