Rajesh Indian Market (RIM) is open 12 months out of the year. At RIM, the demand for rice is very consistent 200 pounds per month. RIM orders the rice from a distributor in India at an ordering cost of $50 per order. Rice costs $5 per pound, and annual carrying charge is 15%. Answer questions based on this information.
What is the total annual operating cost based on the EOQ policy is?
a. $424.26
b. $524.26
c. $624.26
d. $724.26
Rajesh Indian Market:
Annual demand D = 200 pounds per month * 12 months = 2400 units
Ordering cost S = $50 per order
Purchase unit cost P = $5 per pound
Annual carrying cost H= 15% of unit cost = 0.15*5 = $0.75 per unit
Total annual operating cost = Annual ordering cost + Annual carrying cost
Annual ordering cost = (D/EOQ)*S = (2400/565.6854) * 50 = 212.1320
Annual carrying cost = (EOQ/2)*H = (565.6854/2)*0.75 = 212.1320
Total operating cost = 212.1320 + 212.1320 = 424.2640
The correct option (a) – 424.26
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