A firm's requirement of materials is 3,000 units (price Rs 20 per unit) for 6 days. The ordering cost per order is Rs 30 and the carrying cost is Re 0.50. If the schedule of discount given below is applicable to the firm, determine the most economical order quantity. Lot size Discount Rate 1- 499 none 500 - 699 1% 700 - 999 2% 1000 - 2,499 4% 2500 and above 7%

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A firm's requirement of materials is 3,000 units (price Rs 20 per unit) for 6 days. The
ordering cost per order is Rs 30 and the carrying cost is Re 0.50. If the schedule of
discount given below is applicable to the firm, determine the most economical order
quantity.
Lot size
Discount Rate
1- 499
none
500 - 699
1%
700 - 999
2%
1000 - 2,499
4%
2500 and above
7%
Transcribed Image Text:A firm's requirement of materials is 3,000 units (price Rs 20 per unit) for 6 days. The ordering cost per order is Rs 30 and the carrying cost is Re 0.50. If the schedule of discount given below is applicable to the firm, determine the most economical order quantity. Lot size Discount Rate 1- 499 none 500 - 699 1% 700 - 999 2% 1000 - 2,499 4% 2500 and above 7%
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