Epworth Co. predicts that it will use 360,000 gallons of material during the year. It anticipates that it will cost $72 to place each order. The annual carrying cost is $4 per gallon. a. Determine the most economical order quantity by using the EOQ formula. b. Determine the annual order and carrying costs at the EOQ point.

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Epworth Co. predicts that it will use 360,000 gallons of material during the year. It anticipates that it will cost $72 to place each order. The annual carrying cost is $4 per gallon. a. Determine the most economical order quantity by using the EOQ formula. b. Determine the annual order and carrying costs at the EOQ point.

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