The Owner of Darkest Tans Unlimited in a Local Mall

question 52

Multiple Choice

The owner of Darkest Tans Unlimited in a local mall is forecasting this month's (October's) demand for the one new tanning booth based on the following historical data: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | } \hline{ \text { Month } } & \text { Number of Visits } \\\hline \text { April } & 100 \\\hline \text { May } & 140 \\\hline \text { June } & 110 \\\hline \text { July } & 150 \\\hline \text { August } & 120 \\\hline \text { September } & 160 \\\hline\end{array}$$
What is this month's forecast using the naive approach?

• A) 100
• B) 160
• C) 130
• D) 140
• E) 120

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Definitions:

Line Positions

Positions within an organization that are directly involved in core business operations and have direct responsibility over achieving the organization's goals.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Product Line Groupings

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