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Least square method of fitting a trend is
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| 1990 | 0 |
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| Feb | 240 |
| Mar | 270 |
| Apr | 300 |
| May | 280 |
| Jun | 290 |
| Jul | 210 |
| Aug | 200 |
| Sep | 230 |
| Oct | 200 |
| Nov | 230 |
| Dec | 210 |
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| Year | I Quarter | II Quarter | III Quarter | IV Quarter |
| 2008 | 72 | 68 | 62 | 76 |
| 2009 | 78 | 74 | 78 | 72 |
| 2010 | 74 | 70 | 72 | 76 |
| 2011 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 72 |
| 2012 | 72 | 72 | 76 | 68 |
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