Each Year, CTM Sells 450 Units of a Product at a Price

question 19

Multiple Choice

Each year, CTM sells 450 units of a product at a price of $639 each. The variable cost per unit is $421, the carrying cost per unit is $11.78, and the fixed order cost is $56. What is the economic order quantity?

• A) 65 units
• B) 58 units
• C) 72 units
• D) 53 units
• E) 84 units

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Definitions:

Pyroclastic Deposits

Accumulations of volcanic material ejected during an eruption, including ash, bombs, and blocks.

Composite Volcano

A volcano built by both lava flows and pyroclastic eruptions, typically featuring steep profiles and explosive activity.

Shield Volcano

A broad, domed volcano with gently sloping sides, primarily formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava.

Caldera

A large volcanic crater formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano.