The Factor Method

question 104

Multiple Choice

The factor method

• A) is something (past sales, industry sales, etc.) times some factor equals sales forecast.
• B) is a simple extension of past sales.
• C) is typically limited to just one factor.
• D) assumes past conditions will continue unchanged into the future.
• E) does not include variables such as population, income, and sales in a market.

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