The expected annual usage of a particular material is 540,000 units, and the standard order size is 36,000 units. The invoice cost of each unit is P900, and the ordering cost per order is P240. Assuming the company does not maintain safety stock.   a. What is the average inventory? b. What is the ordering cost?

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  1. The expected annual usage of a particular material is 540,000 units, and the standard order size is 36,000 units. The invoice cost of each unit is P900, and the ordering cost per order is P240. Assuming the company does not maintain safety stock.

 

a. What is the average inventory?

b. What is the ordering cost?

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