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4. An assistant manager is reviewing the costs associated with the stores best-selling product. The data available is: Demand - 500 units/year Ordering cost- $90/order Holding cost-$1/unit/year a. What is the EOQ and its associated ordering and holding costs? b. If annual demand doubles and the ordering cost is brought down to $80 and holding cost remains at $1, what is the new EOQ and total annual cost?
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