Matthew​ Liotine's Dream Store sells water beds and assorted supplies. His​ best-selling bed has an annual demand of 405 units. Ordering cost is $46​; holding cost is $5 per unit per year.   ​a) To minimize the total​ cost, how many units should be ordered each time an order is​ placed?   EOQ​ =? units ​(round your response to the nearest whole​ number).

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Matthew​ Liotine's Dream Store sells water beds and assorted supplies. His​ best-selling bed has an annual demand of
405 units. Ordering cost is $46​; holding cost is $5 per unit per year.
 
​a) To minimize the total​ cost, how many units should be ordered each time an order is​ placed?
 
EOQ​ =? units ​(round your response to the nearest whole​ number).
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