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The demand for an item each costing $1, is 10,000 units per year. The ordering cost is $10.
Inventory carrying charge is 20% based on the average inventory per year. Then compute the
following:
(a) If the current order quantity Q =1000, determine the ordering, holding, and total inventory
costs .
(b) Determine the optimal order quantity Q
(Use EOQ model).
(c) How many orders will be placed per year? (Under EOQ)
(d) If the new ordering amount is Q
, determine the ordering, holding, and total inventory
costs. In this case how much the company will save (compared to the case of ordering 1000
units)?

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