Potter Machine Company expects total sales of $60,000. The price per unit is $10. The firm estimates an ordering cost of $25 per order, with an inventory carrying cost of $0.70 per unit. What is the optimal order size?

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Potter Machine Company expects total sales of $60,000. The price per unit is $10. The firm estimates
an ordering cost of $25 per order, with an inventory carrying cost of $0.70 per unit. What is the
optimal order size?
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