If the Marginal Reduction in Order Costs Exceeds the Marginal

question 81

Multiple Choice

If the marginal reduction in order costs exceeds the marginal carrying cost of inventory, then:

• A)The firm has minimized its total carrying costs
• B)The firm should increase its order size
• C)The firm should decrease its order size
• D)The firm has maximized its order costs

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