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

question 40

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.The value of k is set at 3.(Hint: Optimize α value.)
$\begin{array}{|c|c|}\hline \text { Week } & \text { Units sold } \\\hline 1 & 88 \\\hline 2 & 44 \\\hline 3 & 54 \\\hline 4 & 65 \\\hline 5 & 72 \\\hline 6 & 85 \\\hline\end{array}$
-What is the forecasted value for the 3ʳᵈ week?

• A)53 phones
• B)64 phones
• C)71 phones
• D)49 phones

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Definitions:

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller who has exclusive control over the supply of a good or service and where entry by new competitors is obstructed.

Utility

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Subsidy

A financial contribution granted by a government or other organization to support an economic activity, reduce the price of a commodity or service, or for other purpose deemed beneficial.

Cost Schedule

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