An Office Supply Company Is Attempting to Determine the Order

question 64

Multiple Choice

An office supply company is attempting to determine the order quantity for laser printer toner cartridges which are sold to local businesses. Annual demand is 20,000 units and each cartridge costs the store $25. It costs $30 to place an order and the inventory carrying cost rate is 25% of the value of the item. The following spreadsheet has been set up to solve the problem. What cell is the variable cell in this problem?

• A)B3
• B)B7
• C)B9
• D)B11

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Definitions:

Maintenance Cost

The expenses incurred for keeping assets in their original operating condition without enhancing their capacity or efficiency.

Cost Formula

This is an equation used to predict the total costs associated with producing a certain number of units or providing a certain level of service.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with changes in production volume, including costs like raw materials and some labor expenses.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales volume.