If Annual Demand Is 24,000 Units, Orders Are Placed Every

question 61

Multiple Choice

If annual demand is 24,000 units, orders are placed every 0.5 months, and the cost to place an order is $50, what is the annual ordering cost?

• A) $50
• B) $1,200,000
• C) $2,400,000
• D) $1,200
• E) $600,000

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Definitions:

Allocation of Resources

The process of distributing scarce resources among various uses or activities in a way that maximizes the achievement of objectives.

Production Possibilities Curve

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Consumer Goods

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Capital Goods

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