The Fitted Annual Sales Trend Is Y_t = 227e

question 45

Multiple Choice

The fitted annual sales trend is y_t = 227e^.047t.The values of y_t are:

• A) rising by an increasing amount each period.
• B) rising by a declining amount each period.
• C) declining by a declining amount each period.
• D) declining by an increasing amount each period.

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