Which of the Following Is the Formula Used to Create

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the formula used to create a 3-year moving average forecast?

• A) r = (X ÷ Y)^(1÷n) - 1
• B) Y = X  (1 + r)ⁿ
• C) Y = (X_t-1 + X_t-2 + X_t-3) ÷ 3
• D) Y = (X_t-1 + X_t-2 + X_t-3 + X_t-4) ÷ 4

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