Which of the Following Is an Assumption of the Basic

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption of the basic fixed-order quantity inventory model?

• A) Lead times are averaged.
• B) Ordering costs are variable.
• C) Price per unit of product is constant.
• D) Backorders are allowed.
• E) Stock-out costs are high.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied that is exactly equal to the quantity demanded at the market equilibrium price.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, resulting in a balance between production and consumption.

Equilibrium Quantity

The volume of commodities or services provided that coincides with the volume requested at the price of market balance.

Normal Good

A normal good is one whose demand increases when consumers' incomes increase and falls when incomes decrease, all else being equal.