A manufacturer of exercise equipment purchases the pulley section of the equipment from a supplier who lists these prices:  Less than 1000            $5.00 each 1000 to 3999               $4.95 each                   4000 to 5999               $4.90 each 6000 or more               $4.85 each Ordering costs are $50, annual carrying costs per unit are 40 percent of purchase cost, and annual usage is 4900 pulleys.  Determine the order quantity that will minimize total cost.

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A manufacturer of exercise equipment purchases the pulley section of the equipment from a supplier who lists these prices: 

Less than 1000            $5.00 each

1000 to 3999               $4.95 each                  

4000 to 5999               $4.90 each

6000 or more               $4.85 each

Ordering costs are $50, annual carrying costs per unit are 40 percent of purchase cost, and annual usage is 4900 pulleys.  Determine the order quantity that will minimize total cost.

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