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Suppose the newsvendor model is used to manage inventory. Which of the following
can happen when the order quantity is increased by one unit?
a. Expected sales increases by more than one unit.
b. Expected leftover inventory increases by more than one unit.
c. Expected sales decrease by less than one unit.
d. Expected leftover inventory increases by less than one unit.
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