It Is Week 1 and There Are Currently 20 as in Stock

question 9

Multiple Choice

It is week 1 and there are currently 20 As in stock. The MPS calls for 300 As at the start of week 5. If there are scheduled receipts planned for week 3 and week 4 of 120 As each and A has a lead time of 1 week when and how large of an order should be placed to meet the requirement of 300 As?

• A) Week 1, 300 A s
• B) Week 1, 40 A s
• C) Week 5, 40 A s
• D) Week 4, 40 A s
• E) Week 4, 300 A s

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Definitions:

Equivalent Annual Cost

A financial analysis method used to compare the cost-effectiveness of different investments with unequal lifespans by converting their costs into an annualized format.

Required Return

The minimum annual percentage earned by an investment that will induce individuals or companies to commit money to the investment. It is also known as the cost of capital when applied to investment appraisal.

Ignore Taxes

A financial analysis assumption where tax implications are disregarded to simplify the calculation.

Initial Cost

The initial expenditure associated with purchasing an asset or starting a project, including setup, implementation, and acquisition costs.