12) The following inventory, carrying, and storage costs are incurred by XYZ Inc. because of manufacturing aircraft parts: 1. Round lots of 100 units are the only way to place orders. 2. 250,000 units are used annually. (For calculations, use a year of 50 weeks.) 3. 10% of the purchase price is the carrying cost. 4. Each unit costs $10 for purchase. 5. Each order costs $100 to be placed. 6. A safety stock of 5,000 units is recommended. (Delivery-time stock is not included in this.) 7. One week is required for delivery. Determine the number of orders placed annually.

12) The following inventory, carrying, and storage costs are incurred by XYZ Inc. because of manufacturing aircraft parts: 1. Round lots of 100 units are the only way to place orders. 2. 250,000 units are used annually. (For calculations, use a year of 50 weeks.) 3. 10% of the purchase price is the carrying cost. 4. Each unit costs $10 for purchase. 5. Each order costs $100 to be placed. 6. A safety stock of 5,000 units is recommended. (Delivery-time stock is not included in this.) 7. One week is required for delivery. Determine the number of orders placed annually