Manufacturing is comparing the accuracy of two methods

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Henry Lo Manufacturing is comparing the accuracy of two methods that it has used to forecast monthly production. Forecasts of monthly productions from May through August are shown below against the actual productions. Which method provided better forecast accuracy? Month Actual sales Method A forecast Method B forecast May 50 48 47 June 60 55 56 July 60 62 57 August 40 41 35

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