39.The Milling Corporation has developed a new typeof widget. The local distributor expects toincrease his sales by 20% over the past year due tothis new development. Last year's sales were$600,000, at a selling price of $100 per unit. Asafety stock of 23 units has eliminates stockouts.The carrying costs are $5.00. The manager wouldlike to cut costs as much as possible and comes toget your advice for the economic orderingquantity. How much should he order?A)100 units.B)155 units.C)50 units.D)490 units.

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