Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
a Such methods involve analysing data trends to predict future market behavior.
b Predictive analytics is a tool increasingly used by businesses to gain a competitive edge.
c With the rise of big data, the reliance on predictive models has grown significantly.
d This allows companies to make informed decisions and reduce uncertainty.

Correct option is B

The correct option is (B).

Explanation: Option B is the correct order of the given sentences.

• Sentence c introduces the broader context: the rise of "big data" and the general reliance on predictive models.
• Sentence b narrows down to "predictive analytics" as a specific tool used by businesses for a competitive edge.
• Sentence a explains how "such methods" (referring to the analytics in b) work through data trend analysis.
• Sentence d concludes by stating the benefit ("This allows") of using these models to make informed decisions.