Answer:
The forecast for the next period based on simple exponential smoothing is 59.50
Explanation:
In determining the forecast for the period using the exponential smoothing approach, the below formula is of utmost importance:
forecast=(α*prior period actual)+(1-α)*prior period forecast
α =alpha=smoothing constant =.3
prior period actual=63
prior period forecast=58
forecast for the next period=(.3*63)+(1-.3)*58
forecast for the next period=18.90+40.60
forecast for the next period=59.50
