Exhibit 18

question 88

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 18.2.The following table includes the information about a monthly time series. Refer to Exhibit 18.2.What is the forecast for May using the exponential smoothing method with α = 0.1?

• A)20.796
• B)21.000
• C)20.600
• D)20.440

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Definitions:

Digestion

The biological process by which food is broken down into smaller components, so the body can absorb and utilize nutrients.

Endocrine System

The system of glands that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and function.

Lymph Node

A small, bean-shaped structure that is part of the body's immune system, filtering lymph and trapping pathogens and foreign particles.

Thymus

A primary lymphoid organ located in the upper anterior part of the chest cavity, instrumental in the development of the immune system's T cells.