In a price-break model of lot sizing, to find the lowest-cost order quantity, it is sometimes necessary to calculate the economic order quantity for each possible price.

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In a price-break model, the lowest-cost order quantity may differ at each price breakpoint. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the economic order quantity (EOQ) for each possible price to determine the optimal order quantity at each price level. This allows us to select the most cost-effective ordering strategy taking into account the price breaks offered by the supplier.

In a Price-Break Model of Lot Sizing, to Find the Lowest-Cost