When Using the Economic Order Quantity Model

question 4

Multiple Choice

When using the economic order quantity model

• A) ordering costs increase as the level of inventory increases.
• B) carrying costs decrease as the level of inventory increases.
• C) costs are minimized when total carrying costs and total ordering costs are equal.
• D) None of the options are true.

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Definitions:

Production Costs

The total expense of manufacturing or producing goods, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Marginal Product

The additional output that results from using one more unit of a particular input, holding other inputs constant.

Average Product

The average output produced per unit of a factor of production over a specific period, often calculated for labor or capital.

Input

The resources used in the production process, such as labor, materials, and machinery.