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The economic order quantity (EOQ) model determines the order size that minimizes:

1. Purchase price only
2. The sum of ordering and holding costs
3. Stockout costs only
4. Transportation costs only

Answer

B. The sum of ordering and holding costs

Solution

At the EOQ, annual ordering cost equals annual holding cost.

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