Given an Actual Demand This Period of 103, a Forecast

question 49

Multiple Choice

Given an actual demand this period of 103, a forecast value for this period of 99, and an alpha of .6, what is the exponential smoothing forecast for next period?

• A) 96.6
• B) 97.4
• C) 100.6
• D) 101.4
• E) -105.4

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Definitions:

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is used during a specified period, often used as a basis for allocating machine-related costs to products.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual products or job orders, calculated before a period begins based on estimated overhead costs and activity levels.

Manufacturing Overhead Application Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a predetermined activity base, such as labor hours or machine hours.

Direct Labor Dollars

The cost of labor that can be directly attributed to the production of goods or services.