A firm uses 48,700 widgets per year and can produce 300 per day. Carrying costs are $2 and setup costs are $225. They operate 240 days per year. What is the optimal run size? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to a whole number.

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A firm uses 48,700 widgets per year and can produce 300 per day. Carrying costs are
$2 and setup costs are $225. They operate 240 days per year. What is the optimal
run size?
Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to a whole number.
Transcribed Image Text:A firm uses 48,700 widgets per year and can produce 300 per day. Carrying costs are $2 and setup costs are $225. They operate 240 days per year. What is the optimal run size? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to a whole number.
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