What Is the Approximate Forecast for May Using a Five-Month

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Multiple Choice

What is the approximate forecast for May using a five-month moving average? $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Nov. } & \text { Dec. } & \text { Jan. } & \text { Feb. } & \text { Mar. } & \text { April } \\\hline 39 & 35 & 40 & 42 & 48 & 45 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) 38
• B) 42
• C) 43
• D) 44
• E) 45

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Definitions:

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (highly acidic) to 14 (highly basic) and 7 being neutral.

Hydrochloric Acid

Hydrochloric Acid is a strong, corrosive acid found in the stomach that aids in digestion by breaking down food and killing pathogens.

Sodium Hydroxide

A highly caustic metallic base and alkali salt, commonly used in industrial processes and as a drain cleaner.

Buffer

A substance in a solution that tends to lessen the change in hydrogen ion concentration (pH) that otherwise would be produced by adding an acid or base.