A hospital is considering the purchase of a new ambulance. The decision will rest partlyon the anticipated distance to be driven next year. The kilometers are driven during the past five years are as follows:yearDistance(КМ)300040003340038003700A) Forecast the number of kilometers for years 3-6 using an exponential smoothing method (a = 0.1).B) Find the MAD and MSE based on the forecast in part (a).4.

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A) Forecast the number of kilometers for years 3-6 using an exponential smoothing method (a = 0.1). B) Find the MAD and MSE based on the forecast in part (a).

Practical Management Science

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Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

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