What Is the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the economic order quantity (EOQ) ?

• A)the quantity that minimizes total ordering cost
• B)the quantity that maximizes total profit
• C)the quantity that minimizes total inventory-related costs
• D)the quantity that maximizes carrying costs

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