Jay's Café Orders Cans of Beans Every Two Weeks

question 2

Multiple Choice

Jay's Café orders cans of beans every two weeks.It typically takes the supplier two days to fulfill the order.Jay uses five cans per day on average,with a standard deviation of two units per day.Assume that Jay wants to have a 50 percent service level on the availability of beans.There are currently fifteen cans of beans in Jay's inventory.How many cans should Jay order?

• A)90
• B)70
• C)75
• D)65

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Definitions:

Physical Inventory

The process of counting all physical merchandise or stock in a store or warehouse to verify records and ensure accuracy in financial accounting.

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position, showing its assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a particular period, resulting in a profit or loss.

Consignment Basis

A business arrangement where goods are left with a third party to sell, and the owner of the goods receives payment only when the items are sold.