In Economics, the Most Economical Quantity Q of Goods (TVs

question 15

Multiple Choice

In economics, the most economical quantity Q of goods (TVs, dresses, gallons of paint, etc.) for a store to order is given by Wilson's lot size formula , where K is the cost of placing the order, M is the number of items sold per week, and h is the weekly holding cost for each item (the cost of storage space, utilities, taxes, security, etc.) . Find . ​

• A)205
• B)14
• C)580
• D)42,000
• E)1,640

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Definitions:

LIFO Method

"Last In, First Out" an inventory costing method that assumes the most recently purchased items are sold first, affecting the cost of goods sold and ending inventory valuations.

Increasing Prices

A situation where the cost of goods or services rises over a period of time, often due to factors like inflation or increased demand.

Income Tax Expense

The cost incurred by businesses or individuals due to the taxes on their income.

Inventory Flow Assumption

Pertains to the method used by a business to account for the order in which inventory is sold or used over time.