The Naive Forecast Can Serve as a Quick and Easy

question 53

True/False

The naive forecast can serve as a quick and easy standard of comparison against which to judge the cost and accuracy of other techniques.

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

An indicator of financial health showing whether a business can cover its short-term debts with assets that can be quickly converted into cash.

Acid-Test Ratio

A stringent indicator of a company's short-term liquidity, calculated by dividing liquid assets by current liabilities.

Times Interest Earned

This is a financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its interest expenses to its earnings before interest and taxes.

Gross Margin Percentage

A financial metric that indicates the proportion of money left over from revenues after deducting the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of total revenue.