A company stocks an item that is consumed at the rate of 30 units each day. Every time an order is placed for new supply, $ 120 must be paid. A unit inventory held in stock for one week will cost $ 0.14. What is the economic order quantity (EOQ)?  What is the cycle time for the EOQ?  What is the total annual cost for the EOQ?

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A company stocks an item that is consumed at the rate of 30 units each day. Every time an order is placed for new supply, $ 120 must be paid. A unit inventory held in stock for one week will cost $ 0.14.

  1. What is the economic order quantity (EOQ)? 
  2. What is the cycle time for the EOQ? 
  3. What is the total annual cost for the EOQ? 
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