Scenario C.1 Jerry Allison Is in Charge of Production for a Small

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Scenario C.1
Jerry Allison is in charge of production for a small producer of plumbing supplies. The cricket model has an estimated annual demand of 12,000 units and can be produced at a production rate of 90 units per day. The company produces (and sells) the cricket 300 days per year. Setup cost to produce this model averages $22 and the item has a holding cost of $3 per unit per year.
-Use the information in Scenario C.1. What is the economic production lot size (ELS) ?

• A) fewer than or equal to 400 units
• B) greater than 400 units but fewer than or equal to 480 units
• C) greater than 480 units but fewer than or equal to 500 units
• D) greater than 500 units

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Definitions:

Multiple Correlation

A measure that represents the strength and direction of a linear relationship between one dependent variable and two or more independent variables.

Multiple-regression Equation

A mathematical method used to depict how a dependent variable is related to two or more independent variables by applying a linear formula to the data collected.

Estimated Regression Coefficient

A coefficient estimated from data that quantifies the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable in a regression analysis.

Independent Variables

Variables in a study or experiment that are manipulated or changed by the researchers to determine their effects on the dependent variable.