Which of These Statements About the Production Order Quantity Model

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the production order quantity model is false?

• A) The production order quantity model is appropriate when the assumptions of the basic EOQ model are met, except that receipt is noninstantaneous.
• B) Because receipt is noninstantaneous, some units are used immediately, not stored in inventory.
• C) Average inventory is less than one-half of the production order quantity.
• D) All else equal, the smaller the ratio of demand rate to production rate, the larger is the production order quantity.
• E) None of the above is false.

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Definitions:

Demand Function

A mathematical expression that describes the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers.

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Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a product or service, critical for decision-making in production and pricing strategies.

Demand Function

A mathematical expression showing the relationship between the quantity of a good demanded by consumers and its price.