Economic order quantity is that quantity at which cost of holding and carrying inventory is:

A Maximum and equal
B Minimum and equal
C It can be maximum or minimum depending upon case to case
D Minimum and unequal

Correct Answer: Minimum and equal

Economic order quantity is that quantity at which cost of holding and carrying inventory is minimum and equal. Economic order quantity (EOQ) is the ideal order quantity a company should purchase for its inventory given a set cost of production, a certain demand rate, and other variables. This is done to minimize inventory holding costs and order-related costs.

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