Amanager must make a decision on shipping. there are two shippers, a and b. both offer a two-day rate: a for $500 and b for $525. in addition, a offers a three-day rate of $460 and a nine-day rate of $400, and b offers a four-day rate of $450 and a seven-day rate of $410. annual holding costs are 35 percent of unit price. three hundred boxes are to be shipped, and each box has a price of $140. which shipping alternative would you recommend? explain

Anne is comparing savings accounts. one account has an interest rate of 1.2 percent compounded yearly, and one account has an interest rate of 1.2 percent compounded monthly. which account will earn more money in interest? the account that earns 1.2 percent compounded yearly the account that earns 1.2 percent compounded monthly

Which of the following best describes the economic effect that results when the government increases interest rates and restricts the lending of money? a. borrowing money becomes more expensive and there is less investment in production. b. the economy grows as investments result in larger profits. c. government spending drives up prices because of greater competition for goods and services. d. consumers save more money and spend less buying goods and services.

Henry crouch's law office has traditionally ordered ink refills 55 units at a time. the firm estimates that carrying cost is 35% of the $11 unit cost and that annual demand is about 240 units per year. the assumptions of the basic eoq model are thought to apply. for what value of ordering cost would its action be optimal? a) for what value of ordering cost would its action be optimal?