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Which forecasting technique would be best for each of the following scenarios: 1. The demand for Valentines Day greeting cards? 2. The demand for ice cream during a year? 3. The demand for a new solar-powered car? 4. The demand

Which forecasting technique would be best for each of the following scenarios:
1. The demand for Valentine’s Day greeting cards?
2. The demand for ice cream during a year?
3. The demand for a new solar-powered car?
4. The demand for services in a beauty salon during a week?

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