STEVENSON OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT W/CONNEC
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Author: Stevenson
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Chapter 3, Problem 12P
The following equation summarizes the trend portion of quarterly sales of condominiums over a long cycle. Sales also exhibit seasonal variations. Using the information given, prepare a
Ft = 40–6.5t + 2t2
Ft = Unit Sales
t = 0 at, the first quarter of last year
| Quarter | Relative |
| 1 | 1.1 |
| 2 | 1.0 |
| 3 | .6 |
| 4 | 1.3 |
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Chapter 3 Solutions
STEVENSON OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT W/CONNEC
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