A local electronic repair shop uses 12,500 units of mobile batteries each year. It costs RO 25 to place and receive an order. The cost of material is RO 16 per unit and carrying cost is 10% of the cost per unit. Calculate the Economic Order Quantity for the shop, number of orders and total inventory costs.

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A local electronic repair shop uses 12,500 units of mobile batteries each year. It costs RO 25 to place and receive an order. The cost of material is RO 16 per unit and carrying cost is 10% of the cost per unit. Calculate the Economic Order Quantity for the shop, number of orders and total inventory costs.
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