A Manager Is Using the Equation Below to Forecast Quarterly

question 105

Essay

A manager is using the equation below to forecast quarterly demand for a product:
Y_t = 6,000 + 80t where t = 0 at Q2 of last year
Quarter relatives are Q1 = .6, Q2 = .9, Q3 = 1.3, and Q4 = 1.2.
What forecasts are appropriate for the last quarter of this year and the first quarter of next year?

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Definitions:

Net Income

The amount of earnings left over after all expenses, including taxes and costs of goods sold, have been deducted from total revenue.

Stockholders' Equity Accounts

These accounts represent the owners' equity in a corporation, including common stock, retained earnings, and additional paid-in capital.

Net Income

The net income a corporation earns once all costs, taxes, and expenses are deducted from the total revenue.

Earnings Per Share

A measure of a company's profitability, calculated as net income divided by the number of outstanding shares of its common stock.