GFOA Exam CPFO Topic 1 Question 76 Discussion

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Question #: 76
Topic #: 1

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The Unites Way receives $1,500,000 in funds in a lump sum at the beginning of the year and has constant cost and predictable annual cash outlays. Eight percent is estimated to be earned at securities with each security transaction costing $40 plus 0.5 percent of the dollar amount received. What will be the optimum security scale using Baumol Model?

A$38700

B$38730

C$38830

DNone of these

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by Valentin at Oct 18, 2023, 04:38 AM

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Judy

14 days ago

This question is all about finding the optimal security scale using the Baumol Model. I think the answer is C) $38,830, but I'm not 100% sure.

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Hubert

20 days ago

Hmm, that makes sense. I see your point.

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Ira

24 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is B) $38730 because it takes into account the transaction costs.

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Hubert

25 days ago

I think the answer is A) $38700.

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