Exhibit 12.3 The Following Questions Use the Information Below

question 75

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12.3
The following questions use the information below.
An auto parts store wants to simulate its inventory system for engine oil. The company has collected data on the shipping time for oil and the daily demand for cases of oil. A case of oil generates a $10 profit. Customers can buy oil at any auto parts store so there are no backorders (the company loses the sale and profit) . The company orders 30 cases whenever the inventory position falls below the reorder point of 15 cases. Orders are placed at the beginning of the day and delivered at the beginning of the day so the oil is available on the arrival day. An average service level of 99% is desired. The following spreadsheets have been developed for this problem. The company has simulated 2 weeks of operation for their inventory system. The current level of on-hand inventory is 25 units and no orders are pending.
-Why would a manager be interested in analyzing risk?

• A) To determine a most likely outcome.
• B) To determine a range of outcomes.
• C) To determine a distribution of outcomes.
• D) To determine a confidence interval on most likely outcomes.

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Definitions:

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjustments have been made, used as the basis for preparing financial statements.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A listing of all company accounts that will appear in the financial statements after adjustments have been made for journal entries.

Drawing Account

An account used to record withdrawals of business assets by the owner for personal use, reducing the capital account.

Salary Expense

The cost incurred by a company for the payment of regular salaries to its employees.