Exponential Smoothing when α= .6 and the forecast for March is 350.

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Chapter13: Regression And Forecasting Models
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QUESTION 1
The table below shows the sales figures for a brand of shoe over the last 12 months.
Months Sales
January         69
February        75
March             86
April               92
May                95
June             100
July               108
August           115
September     125
October         131
November     140
December     150


a. Using the following, forecast the sales for the months up to January the following year:-


iii. Exponential Smoothing when α= .6 and the forecast for March is 350.

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