Question: In the previous problem, suppose that the cost per order is $1, and the monthly demand is 50 thermometers. What is the optimal order quantity?

In the previous problem, suppose that the cost per order is $1, and the monthly demand is 50 thermometers. What is the optimal order quantity? What is the smallest discount the supplier could offer that would still be accepted by the hospital?


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A hospital orders its thermometers from a hospital supply firm. The cost per thermometer depends on the order quantity Q. The annual holding cost is 25% of the purchasing cost. Let Q80 be the optimal EOQ order quantity if the cost per thermometer is $0.80, and let Q79 be defined similarly if the cost per thermometer is $0.79.

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