Calculate the Annual Inventory Costs for the Following Data

question 27

Essay

Calculate the annual inventory costs for the following data.
Order quantity = 400 units
Annual demand = 12,500 units
Unit purchase cost = 50
Fixed cost of placing an order = 75
Percentage cost of holding one unit in inventory for a year = 20%

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