Briefly Describe the Methods of Forecasting Future Demand on the Basis

question 11

Essay

Briefly describe the methods of forecasting future demand on the basis of past sales.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

A company's total revenue minus its cost of goods sold, indicating the basic profitability of its products or services.

Interest Payments

the regular payments made by a borrower to a lender, typically a percentage of the outstanding debt, as compensation for the loan or credit provided.

Deferred Gross Profit

The portion of gross profit that is not recognized in the current period due to installment sales or revenue recognition policies.

Installment Sales

The method of recognizing revenue where the payment is received over a period of time in installments, often used in real estate and high-priced consumer goods transactions.