The Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) for the Forecasts Shown in the Following

question 35

Multiple Choice

The mean absolute deviation (MAD) for the forecasts shown in the following table is:
$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Month } & \text { Forecast Demand } & \text { Actual Demand } \\\hline \text { April } & 190 & 180 \\\hline \text { May } & 175 & 200 \\\hline \text { June } & 190 & 200 \\\hline \text { July } & 240 & 220 \\\hline \text { August } & 225 & 195 \\\hline\end{array}$

• A) more than 10 but less than or equal to 20.
• B) more than 20 but less than or equal to 30.
• C) more than 30 but less than or equal to 40.
• D) more than 40 but less than or equal to 50.

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