$\backslash$table$[[,$Last$\_$Year,This$\_$Year$],[$No$.$ of Items,$10025,12225],[$No$.$ of Warehouses,$50,75],[$No$.$ of Stores,$225,550]]$

The table above shows data provided by Bear Distribution LLC$.$ regarding aspects of its supply chain operations i$.$e$.$ items, warehouses, and stores; and the differences in them between last year and this year. Given this information, and assuming all items held last year retained the same retail value, you can conclude that

Bear Distribution LLC$\text{'}$s inventory carrying cost decreased this year

Bear Distribution LLC$\text{'}$s inventory carrying cost and facility operating costs increased this year

Bear Distribution LLC$\text{'}$s facility operating costs were flat this year

None of the above