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Longhorn Traders is one of the largest RV dealers in Austin, Texas, and sells about 3,000 recreational vehicles a year. The cost of placing an order with Longhorns supplier is $1,000, and the inventory carrying costs are $100 for each RV. The company likes to maintain safety stock of 12 RVs. Most of its sales are made in either the spring or the fall. How many orders should the firm place this year?

The Firm will place _________ orders this year