IceCrem Uses 1,600 Pounds of Sugar a Year

question 11

Multiple Choice

IceCrem uses 1,600 pounds of sugar a year. If the ordering cost is $2 per order and the holding cost is $4 per pound, then the optimal quantity to order sugar is _____.

• A) 10 pounds
• B) 20 pounds
• C) 30 pounds
• D) 40 pounds

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Definitions:

Motor Starter

A device or system that controls the use of electrical power to equipment, especially motors, preventing damage by controlling the electrical power for starting the motor.

Maintained Contact

A switch mechanism that keeps or maintains its position (either on or off) until manually changed or actuated.

Momentary Contact

Momentary contact refers to an electrical switch or relay contact that only completes the circuit while being physically engaged or pressed.

Three-Wire

A wiring configuration typically used in electrical circuits, incorporating a live wire, a neutral wire, and a ground wire for safety.