Use the Data Given Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 35

Multiple Choice

Use the data given below to answer the following question(s) .
The table provided below gives the sales details of the number of android smart phones at an electronic retail store for the past 6 weeks. The time series appears to be relatively stable, without trend, seasonal, or cyclical effects. (Hint: Optimize α value in 0.1 increments) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Week } & \text { Units sold } \\\hline 1 & 88 \\\hline 2 & 44 \\\hline 3 & 54 \\\hline 4 & 65 \\\hline 5 & 72 \\\hline 6 & 85 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-What is the forecasted value for the 7th week?

• A) 53 phones
• B) 82 phones
• C) 71 phones
• D) 49 phones

Identify the benefits of diversification strategies in business.

Identify the role of synergy in increasing the output of combined business efforts.

Differentiate between various terms and strategies such as by-product synergy, brand recognition, and economies of scale versus economies of scope.

Understand how firms can save money by applying economies of scope.

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