Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 57

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following questions
Aqua Ltd has forecast the yearly demand for its product as 5,000 units. 100 units of material must be used to produce the product. The cost of placing a single order for raw materials is $20, and the cost of holding one unit of material is $0.40 a year.
-Refer to the information above. The economic order quantity for raw materials is:

• A)7,071 units.
• B)10,000 units.
• C)1,000 units.
• D)100 units.

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Definitions:

Inflation Risk

The risk that the value of assets or income will be eroded as inflation diminishes the value of a country’s currency.

Firm-Based Risk

Refers to the potential for financial loss arising from factors unique to a specific company, such as management decisions, product demand, or operational efficiency.

Market-Based Risk

The risk of losses stemming from factors that affect the overall market, including fluctuations in interest rates, stock prices, and currencies.

Investment Risk

The possibility of losing some or all of the original investment, often measured by the volatility of returns.