Firm B's demand for a product is 10 units per month. Its supplier charges an ordering cost of $5 per order and $10 per unit with a 10% discount for orders of 25 units or higher. Firm B incurs a 30% annual holding cost. How much does Firm B save each year (including purchasing, ordering, and holding costs) if it purchases enough units to get the discount? Group of answer choices $2.25 $6.00 $120.00 $122.25

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Firm B's demand for a product is 10 units per month. Its supplier charges an ordering cost of $5 per order and $10 per unit with a 10% discount for orders of 25 units or higher. Firm B incurs a 30% annual holding cost. How much does Firm B save each year (including purchasing, ordering, and holding costs) if it purchases enough units to get the discount?
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$2.25
$6.00
$120.00
$122.25
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