The Pancake House Did a Brisk Business on the Weekend

question 7

Essay

The Pancake House did a brisk business on the weekend and the maître d' was always on the lookout for ways to improve the customer experience. He carefully tracked the number of customers that graced their establishment over the last four weekends. He was hopeful that he could forecast the number of customers that would come for the world's finest pancakes the next weekend.
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | } \hline & \text { Weekend 1 } & \text { Weekend 2 } & \text { Weekend 3 } & \text { Weekend 4 } \\\hline \text { Friday } & 131 & 216 & 286 & 355 \\\hline \text { Saturday } & 225 & 311 & 408 & 490 \\\hline \text { Sunday } & 166 & 249 & 330 & 415 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Using the data in the table, first plot the data and comment on the appearance of the demand pattern. Then develop a forecast for weekend #5 that fits the data.

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Definitions:

Synarthroses

Joints that are immovably fixed and allow for little to no movement, typically found in the axial skeleton.

Synovial Cavity

A space between the articulating bones of a synovial joint that is filled with synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint to reduce friction during movement.

Articular Cartilage

A smooth, lubricated surface covering the ends of bones in a joint, facilitating smooth movement and acting as a cushion to absorb impact.

Diarthroses

A category of joints in the human body that are freely movable, including ball-and-socket joints and hinge joints, allowing for a wide range of movements.