A Time Series Regression Equation for a Surfboard Manufacturing Company

question 141

Multiple Choice

A time series regression equation for a surfboard manufacturing company in Australia is given below: yt = 35 + 4Q₁ + 0.5Q₃ + 8Q₄ + 3t
With t in quarters, the origin is December 2010 and Q₁ is the indicator variable for March, Q₃ is the indicator variable for September and Q₄ is the indicator variable for December.
Which of the following is the correct value of the estimate for the number of surfboards sold by this manufacturing company in June 2013?

• A)68
• B)77.5
• C)65
• D)None of these choices are correct

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Definitions:

Net Income

The final amount a company earns, following the deduction of all expenditures and taxes from its total revenue.

Ending Inventory

The cost of inventory on hand for selling at the conclusion of an accounting cycle.

Consignment

A business arrangement wherein goods are left in the possession of an authorized third party to sell, but ownership remains with the supplier until items are sold.

Ending Inventory

The total value of all inventory held by a company at the end of an accounting period.