The Owner of Darkest Tans Unlimited in a Local Mall

question 81

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 a four-month weighted moving average with weights of .4, .3, .2, and .1?

• A) 120
• B) 129
• C) 141
• D) 135
• E) 140

Understand the various approaches and techniques related to creativity and problem solving.

Comprehend the concept of problem dissolution and how it differs from problem solving.

Identify and understand the sources of decision-making complexity.

Recognize the importance and techniques of brainstorming in problem solving.

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