Solve the Problem. -A Firm Uses Trend Projection and Seasonal Factors to Simulate

question 82

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A firm uses trend projection and seasonal factors to simulate sales for a given time period. It assigns "0" if sales fall, "1" if sales are steady, "2" if sales rise moderately, and "3" if sales rise a lot. The simulator generates the following output. 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 3 2 0 2 0 2 2 1 2 3 1 2 2 2 0 3 0 0 2 1 2 1 Estimate the probability that sales will remain steady.

• A)0.125
• B)0.258
• C)0.412
• D)0.194

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or business activity, such as raw materials, packaging, and labor directly involved in a company's manufacturing process.

Sunk Costs

Expenses that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered or altered, and should not be considered in future business decisions.

Cash Flow

The cumulative sum of funds moving into and out of a company, particularly influencing its liquid assets.

Opportunity Costs

The advantages that a person, business, or investor loses by selecting one option instead of another.