The demand for an electronic component is normally distributed with an average daily demand of 500 units and a standard deviation of 50. The lead-time for the component is 9 days. If a service level of 95% is desired then the company’s reorder point for this component is approximately (Choose the closest value) Group of answer choices 4,627units 3,785 units 4,500 units 4,747 units

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The demand for an electronic component is normally distributed with an average daily demand of 500 units and a standard deviation of 50. The lead-time for the component is 9 days. If a service level of 95% is desired then the company’s reorder point for this component is approximately (Choose the closest value)

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4,627units
3,785 units
4,500 units
4,747 units
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