Comprehension

Study the following graph, showing the sales forecast for the next ten weeks, to answer these questions.
Sales Forecast

Question: 1

If the forecasted demand is met by having uniform production during the weeks at an average level, then the number of weeks during which demand will not be met is

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  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • None of these
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is (C): None of these.
Explanation:
Average demand=\(\frac{(355+250+155+455+340+390+275+300+325+310)}{10}\)
Average demand=315.5
If the demand exceeds 315.5 in any week, production will be insufficient to meet that demand. There are a total of 5 weeks that fall under this condition.

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Question: 2

If the production is uniform, then what should be the minimum capacity of the storage space to store the units in excess of demand?

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  • 25
  • 50
  • 100
  • 200
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The Correct Option is D

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The correct option is (D): 200
When production is uniform, the minimum capacity of the storage space should be 200 units to accommodate the excess units beyond demand.

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Question: 3

If the maximum production capacity is 300 units, then the unmet demand will be

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  • 225
  • 275
  • 175
  • All the demand will be met
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct option is (A): 225
When maximum production capacity is 300 units, then the unmet demand will be 225.

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