(All Steps) A mail-order house uses 18,000 boxes a year. Carrying costs are 60¢ per box a year, and order costs are $96. The following price schedule applies.
Question: A mail-order house uses 18,000 boxes a year. Carrying costs are 60¢ per box a year, and order costs are $96. The following price schedule applies. Determine
- The optimal order quantity
- The number of orders per year
Number of boxes Price per box
1,000 to 1,999 $1.25
2,000 to 4,999 $1.20
5,000 to 9,999 $1.15
10,000 or more $1.10
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