Multiple Choice
Suppose a three-period weighted average is being used to forecast demand. Weights for the periods are as follows: w t-3 = 0.2, w t-2 = 0.3 and w t-1 = 0.5. Demand observed in the previous three periods was as follows: A t-3 = 2,200, A t-2 = 1,950, and A t-1 = 2,050. What will be the demand forecast for period t?
A) 2,000
B) 2,095
C) 1,980
D) 2,050
E) 1,875
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