What Inventory Factor May Be Omitted from the Basic EOQ

question 32

Multiple Choice

What inventory factor may be omitted from the basic EOQ derivation because it is a constant?

• A) Annual order-processing cost
• B) Annual purchase cost of goods
• C) Annual capital cost
• D) Annual setup costs
• E) Annual total costs

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