In a EOQ system, the demand rate for strawberry ice cream is normally distributed, with an average of 300 pints per week. The lead time is 9 weeks. The standard deviation of weekly demand is 15 pints.
a. What is the standard deviation of demand during the 9-week lead time?
b. What is the average demand(weekly) during the 9-week lead time?
c. What reorder point results in aservice level (or safety stock) of 99 percent?