A rice exporter buys rice from the only supplier. The demand of rice is certain throughout the year. Last year, the exporter exported 1,000 tons of rice. Ordering cost is $150 per order. The annual holding cost is 10% of the purchase cost. The exporter pays $500 per ton to the supplier.
a. What should the economic order quantity be?
b. What is the total annual holding cost?
c. What is the total annual ordering cost?