Q 4. (A) The Accuweather Corporation manufactures barometers and thermometers for weather forecasters. In an attempt to forecast its future needs for mercury, Accuweather's chief economist estimated average monthly mercury needs as: N = 500 + 10X where N = monthly mercury needs (units) and X = time period in months (January 2008= 0). The following monthly seasonal adjustment factors have been estimated using data from the past five years: Month January April July September| December |Adjustment Factor 15% 10% 120% 5% 010% |(a) Forecast Accuweather's mercury needs for January, April, July, September, and December of 2010. |(b) The following actual and forecast values of mercury needs in the month of November have been recorded: Year Actual Forecast 2008 456 480 2009 324 360 2007 240 240

Q 4. (A) The Accuweather Corporation manufactures barometers and thermometers for weather forecasters. In an attempt to forecast its future needs for mercury, Accuweather's chief economist estimated average monthly mercury needs as: N = 500 + 10X where N = monthly mercury needs (units) and X = time period in months (January 2008= 0). The following monthly seasonal adjustment factors have been estimated using data from the past five years: Month January April July September| December |Adjustment Factor 15% 10% 120% 5% 010% |(a) Forecast Accuweather's mercury needs for January, April, July, September, and December of 2010. |(b) The following actual and forecast values of mercury needs in the month of November have been recorded: Year Actual Forecast 2008 456 480 2009 324 360 2007 240 240

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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