Using the data from the previous question, you ve decided to calculate July's forecast using the weighted three month moving average with 50 for June 30 for May, and 20 for April. Which of the following is the correct aakulation? O First step: (26,000 x 5) + (20,000 x 3) + (18.000 x 21. Second step: Divide this number by 3. O first step: (18,000 x 5) + (20,000 x 3) + 128.000 x 2). Second step: Divide this number by 3. (28.000 x 5) + (20,000 x 3) + (18.000 x 2) (18,000 x 5) + (22.000 x 3) - (16,000 x 21 Abbott Electric Distribution Company sells electronic components Monthly sales for a six-month period are as folows. Month Sales Jan 18,000 Feb 22,000 Mar 16,000 Apr 18,000 May 20,000 Jun 28,000 The sales forecast for July using a four-month moving average is calculated as follows (18,000+22,000+16,000-18.000)74 (16,000+18.000-20.000428,000) / 4 (20,000+28,000/2 (18,000+22,000)/2 Effective supplier-distributor partnerships include: WE O a mutual commitment to work together and share relevant information C a focus on business efficiencies only collaboration to resolve challenges O a and conly a, b, and Time-series forecasting models try to predict future sales based on past sales trends. Which statement below is not true? O A growth rate can be added to the forecast forecample, to add > 5% growth rate This is a dependable model if there are no anticipated relevant market changes. This is a dependable model if there is the expectation that past trends will continue This is referred to as a qualitative sales forecasting method, One of your colleagues told you that sales seem to move in a seasonal pattern. What does this mean? peaks and valleys in sales numbers that do not repcat over a consistent interval random Increases or decreases in sales volume O wavelike movement in sales numbers that repeat predictably Osales trends that move due to unexpected or unpredictable events