Problem:
A mail-order house uses 16,000 boxes a year. Carrying costs are 60 cents per box a year, and ordering costs are $96. The following price schedule applies.
| Number of Boxes |
Price per Box |
| 1,000 to 1,999 |
$1.25 |
| 2,000 to 4,999 |
1.20 |
| 5,000 to 9,999 |
1.15 |
| 10,000 or more |
1.10 |
Required:
Question 1) Determine the optimal order quantity. (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
Question 2) Determine the number of orders per year. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.).
Solve the problem and show all work.