SGiven the following demand data, compute a simple exponential smoothing forecast for alpha values of 0.2 and 0.5. Use the actual value in Period 1 as your starting forecast in Period 2. (Round all answers to two decimal places. Use these rounded answers when computing subsequent answers.) Period Actual Demand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 53 51 51 51 51 52 50 50 48 45 47 a = 0.2 Forecast 53.00 a = 0.5 Forecast 53.00

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Given the following demand data, compute a simple exponential smoothing forecast for alpha values of 0.2 and 0.5 . Use the actual value in Period 1 as your starting forecast in Period 2. (Round all answers to two decimal places. Use these rounded answers when computing subsequent answers.)