A Certain Type of Computer Costs $1,000, and the Annual

question 71

Multiple Choice

A certain type of computer costs $1,000, and the annual holding cost is 25%. Annual demand is 10,000 units, and the order cost is $150 per order. What is the approximate economic order quantity?

• A) 16
• B) 70
• C) 110
• D) 183
• E) 600

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