In the Basic EOQ Model, If the Cost of Placing

question 82

Multiple Choice

In the basic EOQ model, if the cost of placing an order doubles, and all other values remain constant, the EOQ will:

• A) increase by about 41%.
• B) increase by 100%.
• C) increase by 200%.
• D) increase, but more data is needed to say by how much.
• E) either increase or decrease.

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