Determinetheordering, holding, andtotal inventory costs forthe currentorderquantity.  Determine the economic order quantity (EOQ). How many orders will be placed per year using the EOQ?

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1.An auto parts supplier sells Hardy-brand batteries to car dealers and auto mechanics. Theannual demand is approximately 1,400 batteries. The supplier pays $32 for each batteryandestimates that the annual holding cost is 30 percent of the battery's value. It costs approximately$25 to place an order (managerial and clerical costs). The supplier currently orders 140batteriesper month. 

  1. Determinetheordering, holding, andtotal inventory costs forthe currentorderquantity. 
  2. Determine the economic order quantity (EOQ).
  3. How many orders will be placed per year using the EOQ?
  4. Determine the ordering, holding, and total inventory costs for the EOQ. Howhas ordering cost changed? Holding cost? Total inventory cost? 
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