The Linear Trend $\hat { Y } _ { t } = 120 + 2 _ { t }$

question 40

Multiple Choice

The linear trend $\hat { Y } _ { t } = 120 + 2 _ { t }$
Was estimated using a time series with 20 time periods.The forecasted value for time period 21 is

• A) 120
• B) 122
• C) 160
• D) 162

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