Which of the Following Actions Most Likely Will Serve to Reduce

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions most likely will serve to reduce economic lot size?

• A) Decreasing the number of items
• B) Decreasing the unit cost of items
• C) Increasing the cost of ordering items
• D) Increasing the cost of carrying inventory

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