A manufacturer of laptop computers operates a plant with an annual capacity of 15,470,000 laptop units. One of its models is expected to sell 910,000 units in the coming year. How large should each product lot be if it costs $400 to change production from one model to another? Assume that the manufacturer values each laptop unit at $200 dollars and it has a holding rate of 6%. You should round your answer to the nearest laptop unit.
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A manufacturer of laptop computers operates a plant with an annual capacity of 15,470,000 laptop units. One of its models is expected to sell 910,000 units in the coming year. How large should each product lot be if it costs $400 to change production from one model to another? Assume that the manufacturer values each laptop unit at $200 dollars and it has a holding rate of 6%. You should round your answer to the nearest laptop unit.
