Problem: Georgia Pacific offers the following discount schedule for its 4X8 ft. sheets of quality plywood.
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Order
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Unit Cost ($)
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Less than 100 sheets
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18.00
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100 to 499 sheets
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17.50
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500 to 750 sheets
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17.25
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More than 750 sheets
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17.00
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Ace Lumber and Building Supply regularly stocks this product from Georgia pacific and has an annual demand of 1000 sheets. The carrying cost at Ace Lumber is 20% of product cost, and a cost of $45 is incurred with each order.
a) Determine the optimal order quantity for Ace Lumber.