In cost accounting, the 'Economic Batch Quantity' (EBQ) formula is identical to the EOQ formula. If the setup cost per batch is ₹500, annual demand is 10,000 units, and carrying cost is ₹10 per unit per annum, what is the EBQ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In cost accounting, the 'Economic Batch Quantity' (EBQ) formula is identical to the EOQ formula. If the setup cost per batch is ₹500, annual demand is 10,000 units, and carrying cost is ₹10 per unit per annum, what is the EBQ?
A. 1,414 units
B. 500 units
C. 1,000 units
D. 2,000 units
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
EBQ = Square root of (2 * Annual Demand * Setup Cost) / Carrying Cost per unit. EBQ = sqrt((2 * 10,000 * 500) / 10) = sqrt(1,000,000) = 1,000 units.

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