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IIA-CIA-Part3 Exam - Question 7


The economic order quantity for inventory is higher for an organization that has:

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Correct Answer: B

The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) formula is designed to minimize the total inventory costs, which comprise ordering costs and carrying costs. If the fixed inventory ordering costs are higher, it makes sense for the organization to order larger quantities to spread out these fixed costs over a larger number of units, thereby reducing the per-unit cost of ordering. This means the EOQ will be higher for organizations with higher fixed inventory ordering costs.

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mbappahOption: B
Jan 16, 2021

it's economical to buy more if the ordering cost is high. imagine situations where delivery fixed cost very high.

Shuchun_37Option: D
Oct 16, 2021

So why is not D

John1237Option: B
Sep 2, 2022

It is about the economic order quantity and not the economy to be realized. If the inventory order is fixed (not reduced) and the cost is higher, then the numerator of the EOQ ratio increases.