A university credit union that serves a very large student population has an ATM

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A university credit union that serves a very large student population has an ATM in the student union where several cafes, restaurants, game rooms, gift shops and other unique shops are located. The average cash withdrawal at the ATM is about $40. Average number of cash withdrawals per week is about 200. The credit union estimates that the fixed cost of filling the ATM is about $100 regardless of the amount of cash in. Annual cost of the money is 10% per year. Assume 52 weeks in a year. How often should the credit union replenish the ATM, that is, what is the elapsed time between each refill?

a. 3.6 weeks

b. 1.8 weeks

c. 1.0 week

d. 2.0 weeks

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

The average cash withdrawal at the ATM is about $40.

Average number of cash withdrawals per week is about 200.

Fixed cost of filling the ATM is about $100

Annual cost of the money is 10% per year

   Therefore, 3.6 weeks should the credit union replenish the ATM.

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