If the Costs (S and H) and Demands (D) Are

question 17

Multiple Choice

If the costs (S and H) and demands (D) are the same, which of the following is not true with regard to the EPQ model as compared to the EOQ model?

• A) The EPQ model produces a lower total annual cost.
• B) The maximum inventory level is lower under the EPQ model than under the EOQ model.
• C) Both models use the same formula to compute annual ordering cost.
• D) The inventory depletion rate is not the same for both models.
• E) The two models use different formulas to compute annual holding cost.

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Definitions:

Price Increase

The rise in the cost of goods or services over time, which can be caused by factors such as inflation, increased production costs, or high demand.

Inelastic Demand

A market situation where the demand for a product does not significantly change with a change in price.

Total Expenditures

The combined amount of money spent by an individual, organization, or government over a specific period of time.

Inelastic Demand

A market situation where the demand for a product does not significantly change in response to changes in price, often applicable to necessities or products with few substitutes.