Sam's Hardware Store Has an Order Policy of Ordering 12

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Essay

Sam's hardware store has an order policy of ordering 12 gallons of a specific primer whenever 7 gallons are on hand (unless there's already an ordered delivery due). The store would like to see how well their policy works. Assume that beginning inventory in period 1 is 10 gallons and that orders are placed at the end of the week to be received one week later. (In other words, if an order is placed at the end of week one, it is available at the beginning of week 3.) Assume that if inventory is not on hand, it will result in a lost sale. The weekly demand distribution obtained from past sales is found in the table below. Also, use the random numbers that are provided and simulate 10 weeks' worth of sales. How many sales are lost?
Random numbers for sales: 37, 60, 79, 21, 85, 71, 48, 39, 31, 35

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Definitions:

Crowding-out Effect

A situation where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector spending, either through higher taxes, higher interest rates, or borrowing.

Crowding-out Effect

A situation where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector investment.

Multiplier Effect

An economic phenomenon where an increase in spending produces an increase in national income and consumption greater than the initial amount spent.

Aggregate Demand

The aggregate market demand for goods and services in an economic environment, valued at a specific price level within a certain timeframe.