Rajesh Indian Market (RIM) is open 12 months out of the year.  At RIM, the demand for rice is very consistent 200 pounds per month.  RIM orders the rice from a distributor in India at an ordering cost of $50 per order.  Rice costs $5 per pound, and annual carrying charge is 15%. What is the annual total cost? (round up to the nearest whole number)

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Rajesh Indian Market (RIM) is open 12 months out of the year.  At RIM, the demand for rice is very consistent 200 pounds per month.  RIM orders the rice from a distributor in India at an ordering cost of $50 per order.  Rice costs $5 per pound, and annual carrying charge is 15%. What is the annual total cost? (round up to the nearest whole number)

 

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