The first quarter of 20X6 is 17, the second quarter of 20X6 is 18, the third quarter of 20X6 is 19, the fourth quarter of 20X6 is 20. The first quarter of 20X7 is 21, the second quarter of 20X7 is 22, and the third quarter of 20X7 is 23 !!!
we are looking to forecast the sales units of quarter 3, and the seasonal variation for quarter 3 is -1500. therefore we subtract by -1500 to get the forecast for the 3rd quarter. if we were looking to forecast quarter 4, for example, we would subtract by -2500. hope that makes sense
Tsotetsi says
Why do we use quarter 23 instead of -1500
John Moffat says
The question says that the first quarter of 20X6 is numbered quarter 17. Carry on counting until the third quarter of 20X7 and you come to 23.
pinocchio95 says
got it now! Thankyou John.
John Moffat says
You are welcome 馃檪
pinocchio95 says
HI, pls can anyone explain how third quarter of 20×7 is 23?
John Moffat says
Which question are you referring to?
pinocchio95 says
question 5
John Moffat says
The first quarter of 20X6 is 17, the second quarter of 20X6 is 18, the third quarter of 20X6 is 19, the fourth quarter of 20X6 is 20.
The first quarter of 20X7 is 21, the second quarter of 20X7 is 22, and the third quarter of 20X7 is 23 !!!
louizach19 says
Hello,
Why we deduct Quarter 3 (1500 ) Seasonable Variation ?
Thanks
terezap says
we are looking to forecast the sales units of quarter 3, and the seasonal variation for quarter 3 is -1500. therefore we subtract by -1500 to get the forecast for the 3rd quarter. if we were looking to forecast quarter 4, for example, we would subtract by -2500. hope that makes sense
aftab2628 says
question 5
aftab2628 says
hi john ,
can you please explain me how the quarter 3 is 23 .thanks
iqraanzar123 says
where 2006 1st quater is=17 and 2nd quoter is = 18 so 3rd= 19 and 4=20 then 2007 1st qauter is=21 and 2nd=22 and 3 is = 23