IV. Owry Electronics supplies microcomputer circuitry to a company that incorporates microprocessors into refrigerators and other home appliances. One of the components has an annual demand of 500 units, and this is constant throughout the year. Carrying cost is estimated to be P2 per unit per year, and the ordering cost is P40 per order. a. To minimize cost, how many units should be ordered each time an order is placed? b. How many orders per year are needed with the optimal policy? c. What is the average inventory is costs are minimized?

IV. Owry Electronics supplies microcomputer circuitry to a company that incorporates microprocessors into refrigerators and other home appliances. One of the components has an annual demand of 500 units, and this is constant throughout the year. Carrying cost is estimated to be P2 per unit per year, and the ordering cost is P40 per order. a. To minimize cost, how many units should be ordered each time an order is placed? b. How many orders per year are needed with the optimal policy? c. What is the average inventory is costs are minimized?

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