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

question 26

Multiple Choice

Use the data given below to answer the following question(s) .
The details of the clock sales at a supermarket for the past 6 weeks are shown in the table below. The time series appears to be relatively stable, without trend, seasonal, or cyclical effects. The simple moving average value of k is set at 2. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Week } & \text { Units sold } \\\hline 1 & 88 \\\hline 2 & 44 \\\hline 3 & 54 \\\hline 4 & 65 \\\hline 5 & 72 \\\hline 6 & 85 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-If the smoothing constant is assumed to be 0.7, and setting F1 and F2 = A1, the exponential smoothing sales forecast for week 7 is approximately .

• A) 50 clocks
• B) 80 clocks
• C) 60 clocks
• D) 70 clocks

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Definitions:

Premium

An amount paid for an insurance policy or an amount paid above the face value of a bond.

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Forward Contract

A customized contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date.

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