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Thomas Corporation produces heating units. The following values apply for a part used in their production (purchased from external suppliers):

D = 2,205

Q = 105

P = $ 33

C = $ 3.30

Required:

1. For Thomas, calculate the ordering cost, the carrying cost, and the total cost associated with an order size of 105 units. If required, round your answers to the nearest cent.

Ordering cost	693
Carrying cost	173.25
Total cost	866.25

2. Calculate the EOQ and its associated ordering cost, carrying cost, and total cost. If required, round your answers to the nearest cent.

EOQ		units
Ordering cost
Carrying cost
Total cost

3. What if Thomas enters into an exclusive supplier agreement with one supplier who will supply all of the demands with smaller, more frequent orders? Under this arrangement, the ordering cost is reduced to $0.33 per order.

Calculate the new EOQ.