Nowcasting

question 4

Multiple Choice

Nowcasting:

• A) makes little use of numerical data.
• B) is primarily used for making long- range forecasts for large regions.
• C) is not very useful for predicting thunderstorms and tornadoes.
• D) makes extensive use of radar and geostationary satellites.

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Definitions:

Credit Sales

Sales made by a business where the payment is deferred, allowing the buyer to pay at a later date.

Production Budget

An estimation of the number of units that must be manufactured to meet the sales goals and the estimated costs involved.

Ending Inventory

The total value of all inventory, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, at the end of an accounting period.

Budgeted Sales

Budgeted sales represent the anticipated amount of sales revenue a company expects to achieve in a future period, often used for planning and setting performance objectives.