Electric spark Co., uses 60,000 of component Zima. The cost of placing an order is estimated at $17.28 per order. The annual holding cost is 20% of the purchase price of $20 per unit. The following information is provided to you by the management accountant to use in your analysis:   The Normal usage   200 units per day Maximum usage 280 units per day Minimum usage 120 units per day Reorder period 20 to 30 days   Required: 1. Determine the EOQ using the equation method  2. Calculate the total cost of inventory per year, in case the company decided to use the EOQ.  3. Electric spark has been offered a 2 per cent discount on the cost if it places orders in quantities of 20,000. Discuss whether the company should accept the discount and place larger orders .

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Electric spark Co., uses 60,000 of component Zima. The cost of placing an order is estimated at $17.28 per order. The annual holding cost is 20% of the purchase price of $20 per unit. The following information is provided to you by the management accountant to use in your analysis:

 

The Normal usage

 

200 units per day

Maximum usage

280 units per day

Minimum usage

120 units per day

Reorder period

20 to 30 days

 

Required:

1. Determine the EOQ using the equation method 
2. Calculate the total cost of inventory per year, in case the company decided to use the EOQ. 
3. Electric spark has been offered a 2 per cent discount on the cost if it places orders in quantities of 20,000. Discuss whether the company should accept the discount and place larger orders .
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