Figure 8-3

question 108

Multiple Choice

Figure 8-3. Martin Company uses 625 units of a part each year.The cost of placing one order is $8; the cost of carrying one unit in inventory for a year is $4.
Refer to Figure 8-3.Martin has decided to begin ordering 40 units at a time.What is the average annual ordering cost of Martin's new policy?

• A)$190
• B)$150
• C)$125
• D)$100
• E)$145

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Definitions:

Socially Optimal

A situation in which resources are allocated in the most efficient way from the society's point of view, maximizing total welfare.

Pollution

The contamination of the natural environment by harmful substances or energies, which can affect air, water, and land negatively and pose risks to human health and ecosystems.

Marginal Benefit

The boost in utility or enjoyment derived from the additional consumption of a unit of a good or service.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to affect the economy in various ways, such as through regulations, taxes, subsidies, or direct provision of goods and services.