Multiple Choice
In using __________, the analyst estimates trends from past data and adds this figure to current sales to obtain a forecast.
A) the naïve approach
B) the trend projection approach
C) exponential smoothing
D) the moving average approach
E) none of the above
Correct Answer:

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