A time series is shown below. Perform single exponential smoothing for this data set using ? = 0.2

Suppose that a young couple has just had their first baby and they wish to ensure that enough money will be available to pay for their child's college education. Currently, college tuition, books, fees, and other costs average $12,000 per year

On average, tuition and other costs have historically increased at a rate of 5% per year. Assuming that college costs continue to increase an average of 5% per year and that all her college savings are invested in an account paying 8% interest, then the amount of money she will need to have available at age 18 to pay for all four years of her undergraduate education is closest to ________. A) $110,793 B) $55,397 C) $77,555 D) $132,952

Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the argument that organizations should adopt the narrow view of corporate social responsibility?

A) It offers greater benefit to an industry for participants to set standards themselves, rather than have them imposed by lawmakers. B) Businesses operate in a two-way, open system with their environments, and all actions taken by businesses will be reciprocated in the long run. C) Businesses should view altruistic behaviors as an investment in the future goodwill of society. When businesses act in socially responsible ways, they build community cooperation and support. D) By generating economic growth for the shareholders, business improves the social welfare of society as a whole. E) Laws do not cover every aspect of organizational action. There are many gray areas.