The Data Below Represents Sales for a Particular Product

question 72

Multiple Choice

The data below represents sales for a particular product.If you were to use the moving average method with a span of 3 periods,what would be your forecast for period 5? Period
Sales (in units)
1
90
2
120
3
110
4
100

• A)90
• B)100
• C)105
• D)110

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Definitions:

Carrying Value

The value of an asset as shown in the business's account, which may differ from its fair market value, considering factors such as depreciation.

Straight-Line Method

An accounting method for calculating depreciation by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Goodwill Impairment

A write-down of goodwill on the balance sheet when its carrying value exceeds the fair value, indicating that the asset is not as valuable as previously thought.

Consolidated Net Earnings

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries after eliminating internal transactions and distributions among them, reflecting the group's overall profitability.