The State Bank of Stillwater has had record profits this year. They are interested in purchasing the National Bank of Durant because they have had losses this year. The State Bank of Stillwater feels that they can turn around the National Bank of Durant and in the meantime they can enjoy a reduced tax burden after this acquisition. What motive for a merger does this most likely reflect

a manufacturer of printed circuit boards uses exponential smoothing with trend to forecast monthly demand of its product. at the end of december, the company wishes to forecast sales for january. the estimate of trend through november has been 200 additional boards sold per month. average sales have been around 1000 units per month. the demand for december was 1100 units. the company uses α = 0.20 and β = 0.10. make a forecast including trend for the month of january.

according to the song of roland, the characteristics of an ideal knight are: loyalty to the king, skilled warriors and horseman, valiant, bold, courageous, strong and proud in battle. they should be determined to fulfil their duties and willing to die to make their people safe.

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