Question 1 UMU has demand for 1400 water pumps each year. The cost of a water pump to UMU is $400. Inventory carrying cost is estimated to be 20% of the unit cost and the ordering cost is $25 per order. If the owner orders in quantities of 300 or more, he can get a 5% discount on the pumps, Should UMU accepts the quantity discount?

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UMU has demand for 1400 water pumps each year. The cost of a water pump to UMU is $400.
Inventory carrying cost is estimated to be 20% of the unit cost and the ordering cost is $25 per order. If
the owner orders in quantities of 300 or more, he can get a 5% discount on the pumps, Should UMU
accepts the quantity discount?
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1 UMU has demand for 1400 water pumps each year. The cost of a water pump to UMU is $400. Inventory carrying cost is estimated to be 20% of the unit cost and the ordering cost is $25 per order. If the owner orders in quantities of 300 or more, he can get a 5% discount on the pumps, Should UMU accepts the quantity discount?
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