Develop a Forecast for the Next Period, Given the Data $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Period } & \text { Demand } \\\hline 1 & 19 \\2 & 20 \\3 & 18 \\4 & 19 \\5 & 17\end{array}$$

question 136

Essay

Develop a forecast for the next period, given the data below, using a three-period moving average. $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Period } & \text { Demand } \\\hline 1 & 19 \\2 & 20 \\3 & 18 \\4 & 19 \\5 & 17\end{array}$$

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