Abigail's Auto Repair uses 500 oil filters every month. Abigail has just taken a course in supply chain management, and as a result has solicited two new suppliers for these packs, with the following price structures:
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Supplier A
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Supplier B
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Quantity
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Unit Price
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Quantity
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Unit Price
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1-299
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$9.00
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1-299
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$9.50
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300-599
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8.00
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300-449
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8.50
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600+
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7.00
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450+
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7.00
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Using either supplier, Abigail pays $20 to place an order, and annual holding cost is 20% of purchase price. Which supplier should be chosen, at what order quantity? What will be the total cost? Support your recommendation with numerical analysis.
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