The Following Time-Series Approach to Forecasting Uses Historical Data to Generate

question 15

Multiple Choice

The following time-series approach to forecasting uses historical data to generate a forecast and works well when demand is fairly stable over time:

• A)Naïve Forecast
• B)Weighted Moving Average
• C)Simple Moving Average
• D)Exponential Smoothing

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar that remains after variable costs are subtracted, indicating how much contributes towards fixed costs and profit.

Break-Even Point

The level of sales or production at which a business's revenues exactly cover its expenses, leading to neither profit nor loss.

Variable Expenses

Costs that fluctuate in direct proportion to changes in activity level or volume, such as raw materials and direct labor costs.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The contribution margin ratio is a financial metric indicating the proportion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, expressed as a percentage.