The quantity discount model in Example 13.2 uses one of two possible types of discount structures. It assumes that if the company orders 600 units, say, each unit costs $28. This provides a big incentive to jump up to a higher order quantity. For example, the total purchasing cost of 499 units is 499($30) $14,970, whereas the total cost of 500 units is only 500($28) = $14,000. Change the discount structure so that the first 499 units cost $30 apiece, the next 300 units cost $28 apiece, and any units from 800 on cost $26 apiece. Now the cost of 500 units is 499($30) + $28= $14,998. Modify the model to incorporate this structure, and find the optimal order quantity.
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