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question 47

Short Answer

Let $$a _ { 1 } = 2 , a _ { 2 } = 9 \text {, and } a _ { n } = 2 a _ { n - 1 } + 3 a _ { n - 2 } \text { for } n \geq 3 \text {. Show that } a _ { n } \leq 3 ^ { n } \text { for all positive integers } n \text {. }$$

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Definitions:

Order Quantity

The number of units ordered at once from a supplier, balancing between holding costs and ordering costs to achieve optimal inventory levels.

Inventory Policy

Guidelines or rules set by a business to manage and control levels of inventory and order timings.

Service Level

A measure of the performance of a system's ability to serve customers, typically involving availability and responsiveness.

Safety Stock

Inventory buffer maintained to guard against supply chain variability and ensure product availability.