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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