A Given Inventory Item Has a Per-Year Holding Cost of $500

question 75

Multiple Choice

A given inventory item has a per-year holding cost of $500. One method of shipping this item is three days faster than the other, but it is $2.50 more per unit. Using the slower method would be __________ more expensive overall than using the faster method.

• A)$1.08
• B)$1.16
• C)$2.37
• D)$2.73
• E)$1.61

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Definitions:

Decline Stage

A phase in the product life cycle where sales and profitability begin to decrease, typically due to market saturation, technological advancement, or changing consumer preferences.

Marketing Objective

A specific goal set by a business that it intends to achieve through its marketing efforts, such as increasing brand awareness or sales.

Maturity Stage

A phase in the product lifecycle where growth slows, sales stabilize, and strategies may shift toward maintaining market share.

Product Life Cycle

A concept in marketing theory that describes the stages a product goes through from introduction to growth, maturity, and decline.