If a Fitted Trend Equation Is Y_t = 120 -

question 92

Multiple Choice

If a fitted trend equation is y_t = 120 - 40t + 2.5t², then the turning point will be:

• A)a peak in period 40.
• B)a trough in period 5.
• C)a peak in period 4.
• D)a trough in period 8.

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