0.997738 Coefficient Intercept Interest Rate -1.61538 14.88462 1. Are there factors other than interest rate charged for a loan that the finance manager should consider in predicting future car sales? 2. Is interest rate charged for a loan the most important factor to be considered in predicting future car sales? Explain your reasoning.The dealership's vice- president of marketing has requested a sales forecast at the prevailing interest rate of 7%. 3. As finance manager, what reasons would you convey to the vice-president in recommending this forecasting model? 4. Is the prediction of car sales at 7% a reflection of the current downturn in the economy? How might this impact the dealership's business?

0.997738 Coefficient Intercept Interest Rate -1.61538 14.88462 1. Are there factors other than interest rate charged for a loan that the finance manager should consider in predicting future car sales? 2. Is interest rate charged for a loan the most important factor to be considered in predicting future car sales? Explain your reasoning.The dealership's vice- president of marketing has requested a sales forecast at the prevailing interest rate of 7%. 3. As finance manager, what reasons would you convey to the vice-president in recommending this forecasting model? 4. Is the prediction of car sales at 7% a reflection of the current downturn in the economy? How might this impact the dealership's business?

Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategies and Tactics (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305506381

Author:James R. McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, Frederick H.deB. Harris

Publisher:James R. McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, Frederick H.deB. Harris

Chapter4A: Problems In Applying The Linear Regression Model

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