The Table Below Shows Annual Demand (In 100,000 Units Per $$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Year } & \text { Demand } \\1990 & 2 \\1991 & 4 \\1992 & 5 \\1993 & 9\end{array}$$

Essay

The table below shows annual demand (in 100,000 units per year) for Smidgets (they're like Widgets, only smaller). Use this information to calculate a linear trend forecasting model using regression analysis. Use your trend estimate to forecast demand for the years 1996 and 2001.
$$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Year } & \text { Demand } \\1990 & 2 \\1991 & 4 \\1992 & 5 \\1993 & 9\end{array}$$