National Mixer Inc. sells can openers. Monthly sales for a

National Mixer Inc. sells can openers. Monthly sales for a seven-month period were as

follows:

Month Sales (000 units)

FEB 19

MAR 18

APR 15

MAY 20

JUN 18

JUL 22

AUG 20

Forecast September sales volume using each of the following:

a. A linear trend equation.

b. A five-month moving average.

c. Use a smoothing factor of 0.20 assuming a March forecast of 19000.

d. Which method seems the least appropriate? Why?

e. Plot the actual data and forecast on a graph

question 2

. A company that processes fruits and vegetables is able to produce 400 cases of canned peaches

in one half-hour with four workers. What is the labour productivity?