A Company Distributes Repair Parts for High-End Appliances

question 16

Short Answer

A company distributes repair parts for high-end appliances. The annual demand is 81,000 and the company operates 300 days per year. The annual carrying cost is 20% of the item cost, which is $500. The ordering cost is estimated at $60 and the shortage cost is $150.
-How many order per year will they place?

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Definitions:

Equivalent Economic Position

A financial strategy or situation where two different financial instruments or situations have the same economic value or return.

Payments

Transactions or exchanges of money between two parties, often for goods or services rendered.

Compounded Monthly

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal balance monthly, affecting future interest accrual.

Payment Stream

A series of two or more payments required by a single transaction or contract.