Chapter 16, Problem 9PS

a.

To determine

Determine the coded value that can be assigned to $X$ for the first year in the series.

b.

To determine

Determine the coded value assigned to $X$ for the fifth year in the series.

c.

To determine

Determine the coded value assigned to $X$ for the most recent recorded year in the required series.

d.

To determine

Determine the coded value to be assigned for $X$ , if the forecast five years beyond the last observed value.