New england co predicts that it will use 360000 gallons of


Economic Order Quantity; Order Cost; Carrying Cost

New England Co., predicts that it will use 360,000 gallons of material during the year. The material is expected to cost $5 per gallon. It anticipates that it will cost $72 to place each order. The annual carrying cost is $4 per gallon.

Required:

a. Determine the most economical order quantity by using the EOQ formula.

b. Determine the total cost of ordering and carrying at the EOQ point.

Solution Preview :

Prepared by a verified Expert
Macroeconomics: New england co predicts that it will use 360000 gallons of
Reference No:- TGS0776129

Now Priced at $30 (50% Discount)

Recommended (97%)

Rated (4.9/5)