The Actual Value of a Variable for July Was 195

question 88

Multiple Choice

The actual value of a variable for July was 195.The researcher is using exponential smoothing with α = 0.30 and determines that the forecast value for August is 205.5.Then the forecast value for July was ______.

• A)200
• B)202
• C)205
• D)207
• E)210

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Definitions:

Salary Adjustments

The process of modifying an employee's pay rate, often in response to changes in market conditions, performance, or inflation.

Write-Offs

A reduction in the value of an asset or earnings by the amount of an expense or loss, usually deemed uncollectible by any business; charges that are deemed uncollectible by any business.

Uncollectible Charges

Fees for goods or services provided that are not expected to be paid by the customer, often written off as bad debts by the business.

Retained Earnings

Profit accumulated over time by a company, after dividend payments to shareholders, which is reinvested in its business.