A) The forecasted demand for the week of October 12 using a? 3-week moving average =

b) Using a? 3-week weighted moving? average, with weights of 0.20, 0.30?, and 0.50?, using 0.50 for the most recent? week, the forecasted demand for the week of October 12? =

c) If the forecasted demand for the week of August 31 is 360 and ? ?= 0.20?, using exponential? smoothing, develop the forecast for each of the weeks with the known demand and the forecast for the week of October 12 ?(round your responses to two decimal? places).

Week Of Pints Used Forecast for this Date

August 31 360 360

September 7 372 360.00

September 14 408 362.40

September 21 383 ?

September 28 366 ?

October 5 371 ?

October 12 ? ?

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.